★ A beautiful portrait of Christ ★

Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 18 mm, 4.46 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 692-695. IҺS CRISTOS RЄX RЄSNANTIЧM Draped facing bust of Christ with cross behind head, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. D IЧSTINIANЧS SЄRЧ CҺRISTI S / CONOP Justinian II, crowned, bearded and wearing loros, standing facing, holding cross potent on three steps in his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 7e. MIB 8a-b. SB 1248. An attractive example with a beautiful portrait of Christ. Struck from slightly corroded dies, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Ex Bucephalus Gold Auction 7, 30 September-1 October 2022, 909.