Justinian II, Gold Solidus, Christ Portrait

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Justinian II (First Reign, AD 685-695). Gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 692-695. Obverse: IhS CRIStDS RЄX-RЄϚNANtIЧM, bust of Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, holding book of Gospels and…
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Justinian II (First Reign, AD 685-695).

Gold Solidus, Constantinople, AD 692-695.

Obverse: IhS CRIStDS RЄX-RЄϚNANtIЧM, bust of Christ
facing, with long hair and full beard, holding book of Gospels and raising his right hand in benediction, cross behind.
Reverse: D IЧStINIAN-ЧS SERЧ CHRIStIZ, crowned figure of Justinian II facing, holding cross potent on three steps, CONOB in exergue.

(Sear 1248; MIB 8).

Extremely Fine. Somewhat weakly struck.

4.46g.

Specification

Period 685 - 695 AD
Date AD 692-695
Coin Group

Byzantine

Denomination

Solidus

Metal

Gold

Mint Mark

Constantinople

References Sear 1248; MIB 8
Weight 4.46 g

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