Justinian II. Gold Solidus (4.39 g), second reign, 705-711 Mint State. Constantinople, 705. δ N IhS CRS RE RGNANTIЧM, bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; cross behind head. Reverse: D IЧS-TINIA-NЧS MЧLTЧS A, crowned bust of Justinian facing, wearing loros, holding cross potent on three steps and patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX. DOC 1; MIB 1; SB 1413. Highly lustrous fields. Mint State. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000
Purchased on 4/26/2000; From the Aurora Family Collection.