Lot 4252
Justinian II, second reign, 705-711. Gold Solidus (4.4g) minted at Constantinople. Second Reign. d N IhS ChS REX REGNANTIЧM. Bust facing of Christ with short, curly hair and close beard, wearing pallium and colobium; his right hand raised in benediction; in his left, book of Gospels; behind his head, cross. Reverse: [D N IЧSTIN]IAN - ЧS ET Tib - ERIЧS PP A'. Half-length figures facing of Justinian II to left and slightly smaller Tiberius to right, each wearing crown, divitision, and chlamys, each with his right hand on long cross potent on two steps held between them. Sear 1415; DO 2b. A remarkable specimen. Fully lustrous and as struck. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
The Hunter Collection.
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