Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 17mm, 4.35 g 7), Constantinople, 692-695. IhS CRISTDS REX REGNAN[TIuM] 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 IuSTINIANu]S SERu ChRISTI ' / 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 (but this officina not recorded). MIB 9. SB 1249. With wonderfully detailed types, beautifully made. Struck on a short flan, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a European collection.
Price realized | 4'400 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |