Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.45 g, 7 h), Constantinople, Δ = 4th officina, 692-695. IhS CRISTOS REX REGNANTIVM Draped bust of Jesus 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 IЧSTINI-ANЧ-S SERЧ ChRISTI Δ / CONOPΑ Justinian II, crowned, bearded and wearing loros, standing facing, holding cross potent on base and two steps in his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 8b. MIB 8g. SB 1248. Beautifully struck and very well-centered. An unusually fine and sharp example. Good extremely fine.
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