Ancients
Justinian II Rhinotmetus, second reign (AD 705-711). AV solidus (21mm, 4.40 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 3/5, scuffs. 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. Lustrous surfaces with two nice portraits. A bit unevenly struck on one edge.
From the Collection of a Philhellene.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 1000-1500 USD