Ancients
Justinian II Rhinotmetus, second reign (AD 705-711). AV solidus (19mm, 4.44 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 705-706. d N IhS ChS RЄX-RЄGNANTIЧM, facing bust of youthful Christ, with slight beard and tight, curly hair, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; cross behind / d N IЧS-TINIA-NVS MЧLTЧS AN', crowned facing bust of Justinian II, wearing loros, cross potent set on three steps in right hand, globus cruciger inscribed PAX in left. Sear 1413. DOC 1. MIB 1. Exceptional strike with two fine and artistic portraits set against prooflike fields, small area of striking flatness along one edge.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD