★ An attractive solidus of Justinian II ★

Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.46 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 692-695. IhS CRISTDS REX REGNANTIЧM Draped bust of Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; behind head, cross. Rev. D IЧSTINIANЧS SERЧ ChRISTIS / CONOPA 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 8 var. (unlisted officina). MIB 9. SB 1249. Minor nicks and with a scrape on the obverse , otherwise, good very fine.