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August 2015 ANA Auction - Session A 12 August 2015
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JUSTINIAN II, FIRST REIGN, 685-695. AV Solidus (4.38 gms), Constantinople Mint.
S-1248. Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head, wearing pallium over colibrium, with right hand raised in benediction, left hand holding book of Gospels; Reverse: Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on two steps. Justinian II was the first emperor to depict Christ on his coins. Slightly off center strike, though a lustrous and appealing example. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $4500.00- $5500.00
S-1248. Bust of Christ facing, cross behind head, wearing pallium over colibrium, with right hand raised in benediction, left hand holding book of Gospels; Reverse: Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on two steps. Justinian II was the first emperor to depict Christ on his coins. Slightly off center strike, though a lustrous and appealing example. NGC Ch MS, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 5/5.
Estimate: $4500.00- $5500.00