The Byzantine Empire Justinian II, first reign 685 - 695 Solidus 692-695, AV 4.31 g. IhS CRIStOS REX – REGNANtIY M Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head, r. hand raised in benediction and l. holding Book of Gospels. Rev. [D I]VStINI – AN – YS SERY [ChRIStI] Justinian standing facing, wearing loros and crown, holding cross potent on two steps and anexikakia ; beneath, B G (retrograde). DO 7. MIB 8. Sear 1248. A nick on reverse and traces of edge filing, otherwise extremely fine