Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.37 g, 7 h), Class II, Constantinople, 3rd officina, 687-692. D IUSTINIA-NUS PE AV Crowned and bearded bust of Justinian II facing, with a cross on circlet on the crown, wearing chlamys and holding a globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VICTORIA AVGV Ι/ CONOBΓ Cross potent on base and three steps. DOC (6i). MIB 7. SB 1247. Sharp, most attractive, with traces of original mint luster and a powerful and despotic depiction of the emperor. Struck on a tight flan as usual; some metal flaws on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
Price realized | 720 CHF |
Starting price | 720 CHF |
Estimate | 900 CHF |