Ancients
Justinian II, first reign (AD 685-695). AV solidus (20mm, 4.45 gm, 7h). NGC MS 3/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 7th officina, AD 686-687. IЧStINIA-NЧS P Є AV, facing bust of Justinian II, very small face, cross on crown, chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORA-AVΣЧ Z, cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 1243. DOC 1b. High-style artistic bust with carefully engraved robe detail. Unusually high relief and blundered reverse legend. Wroth attributes this issue to Carthage mint, while Laffranchi cites Rome as the mint.
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Estimate: 500-1000 USD