The Byzantine Empire
Justinian II, first reign 685 – 695
1/8 of siliqua, Sardinia (?) 685-695, AR 0.40 g. Facing bust of Justinian wearing crown and chlamys. Rev. P – A; above and below cross. DO –. O’Hara, ”A find of Byzantine Silver from the Mint of Rome for the Period A.D. 641-752” –. MIB –. Sear –. Morton & Eden sale 75, 2015, 67.
Exceedingly rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Toned and good very fine We would like to thank Simon Bendall for his assistance with the attribution of this coin.