A lustrous solidus of Justinian II with an excellent portrait of Christ
Lot 3306
Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20 mm, 4.52 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 692-695. IҺS CRISTOS RЄX RЄSNANTIЧM 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. MIB 8a-b. SB 1248. A lustrous example with an excellent portrait of Christ. Light die rust on the obverse and a flan fault (or traces of overstriking?) on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From the collection of R. Wightman, formed from the late 1970s to the early 2000s.
Starting price:
750 CHF
Hammer price:
3200 CHF
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Closed
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Closing time: 28-Feb-22, 15:54:30 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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