Justinian II, First Reign (AD 685-695). AV solidus (20mm, 4.47 gm, 7h). NGC MS 3/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 7th officina, AD 692-695. IhS CRIStDS RЄX-RЄϚNANtIЧM, half-length bust of Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, wearing pallium and colobium, cross behind head, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm / D IЧStINI-AN-ЧS SERЧ CHRIStI Z (retrograde), full-length figure of Justinian II standing facing, wearing crown and loros, cross potent with base on two steps in right hand, akakia in left; CONO-P below. Sear 1248. DO 2, Part 2, 7. MIB 8. The artistry of the intricate designs is complemented by lustrous satin surfaces. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 3'000 USD |
Starting price | 1'250 USD |