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Justinian II. Solidus.
First Reign, 685-695 AD. Solidus, 4.44g (6h). Constantinople, 692-695 AD. Obv: IhS CRIS[JOS REX REJNA]NJIuM Bust of Christ facing with cross behind head; he has long hair and full beard, wears pallium and colobium, and raises right hand in benediction; he holds the book of Gospels in his left hand. Rx: D IuSJINIANuS SERu ChRISJi Θ (officina 9) Justinian, wearing crown and loros, standing facing, holding cross potent set on two steps and akakia; beneath [CONOP]. Berk 186. DO 7c. MIB 8. Sear 1248. Ex Berk 158, 26 March 2008, lot 31. First portrait of Christ on a coin. Exquisite portrait of Christ making him look like Zeus. Mint State.
First Reign, 685-695 AD. Solidus, 4.44g (6h). Constantinople, 692-695 AD. Obv: IhS CRIS[JOS REX REJNA]NJIuM Bust of Christ facing with cross behind head; he has long hair and full beard, wears pallium and colobium, and raises right hand in benediction; he holds the book of Gospels in his left hand. Rx: D IuSJINIANuS SERu ChRISJi Θ (officina 9) Justinian, wearing crown and loros, standing facing, holding cross potent set on two steps and akakia; beneath [CONOP]. Berk 186. DO 7c. MIB 8. Sear 1248. Ex Berk 158, 26 March 2008, lot 31. First portrait of Christ on a coin. Exquisite portrait of Christ making him look like Zeus. Mint State.