BYZANTINE EMPIRE.
Justinian II, 685-695. Solidus, 692-695, Constantinopolis. Obv. IhS CRISTOS REX REGNANTIuM. Draped bust of Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; behind head, cross. Rev. D IuSTINI-A-uS SERu CRISTIΘ. Justinian II, crowned, bearded and wearing loros, standing facing, holding cross potent on a base with two steps in his right hand and akakia in his left. Ratto 1684 var. (officina); BN 9 var. (officina); MIB 8a; DOC 7; Sear 1248. Gold. 4.43 g.
UNC
Ex. Dr. Busso Peus Nachf auction 326, 1 november 1989, lot 781.