The Byzantine Empire
Justinian II 2nd reign with colleague, 705 – 711
Solidus 705-711, AV 4.55 g. Facing bust of Christ, with short beard and curly hair, holding Book of Gospels and raising r. hand in benediction; cross behind head. Rev. Bust facing, wearing crown and holding cross potent on three steps and patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX. DO 1. MIB 1. Sear 1413.
Rare. Graffito in reverse field, otherwise about extremely fine