Nomos

Auction 19  –  17 November 2019

Nomos, Auction 19

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins

Su, 17.11.2019, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.13 g, 6 h), Constantinople, 8th officina (H), 692-695. IhS CRISTDS REX REGNANTIVM Draped bust of Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; behind head, cross. Rev. D IЧSTINI-ANЧ-S SERЧ ChRISTI H / CONOP Justinian II, crowned, bearded and wearing loros, standing facing, holding cross potent on base and two steps in his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 7f. MIB 8a. SB 1248. Attractive and clear, with a spectacular depiction of Jesus Christ. Both sides slightly off-struck and with some areas of flatness, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the Trausnitz Collection, acquired prior to 2005.

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Price realized 1'300 CHF
Starting price 1'000 CHF
Estimate 1'250 CHF
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