THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE
Justinian II, first reign 685 - 695
Light weight solidus of 23 siliquae 686-687, AV 4.17 g. IYStINIA – NYS PE AV Bearded bust facing, wearing crown with cross on circlet and chlamys and holding globus cruciger. Rev. VICTORIA – AVGY Q Cross potent on base and three steps; in r. field, à and in exergue, CONOB. DO –, cf 2b (beardless). MIB 10. Sear 1250.
Very rare. Minor areas of weakness, insignificant marks on
reverse, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 75, 2013, 635.