A magnificent rendering of Christ
Lot 2621
Justinian II, second reign, 705-711. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. δ N IҺS CҺS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM Draped bust of Christ facing, with cross behind his head, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. [δ N I]ЧSTINIANЧS MЧLTЧS AN Crowned facing bust of Justinian II, wearing loros and holding cross potent set on three steps in his right hand and patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX in his left. DOC 1. MIB 1. SB 1413. Fresh and attractive, with a magnificent obverse. Slightly clipped and with a few very light scratches, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From an American collection, privately acquired from Ariadne Galleries prior to 1982.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Hammer price:
1900 CHF
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Closing time: 25-Feb-24, 22:17:30 CET
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