★ A beautiful solidus of Justinian II with the portrait of Christ ★
Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 19 mm, 4.43 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 692-695. IҺS CRISTOS RЄX RЄTNANTI ЧM Draped bust of Christ facing 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 with his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 7e.bis. MIB 8a-b. SB 1248. Light areas of weakness, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 3'400 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |