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Auction 3109  –  17 - 20 August 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3109

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 17.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

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

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Price realized 3'000 USD
Starting price 1'250 USD
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