★ A lustrous solidus of Justinian II ★

Justinian II, second reign, 705-711. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.35 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. [d N IҺS ChS] REX REGNANTIЧM Draped bust of Christ facing, with cross behind his head, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. d N IЧSTINIANЧS MЧLTЧS A Crowned facing bust of Justinian II, wearing loros and holding cross potent on three steps in his right hand and patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX in his left. DOC 1. MIB 1. SB 1413. Lustrous and clear. Traces of overstriking (?) , otherwise, extremely fine.