Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 123 23-24 May 2023
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Justinian II. Second reign, 705-711. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 705. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Justinian, wearing loros, holding cross potent set on three steps and globus cruciger inscribed PAX. DOC 1; MIB 1; SB 1413. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 6558566-013, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 114 (13 May 2020), lot 1044.
Upon his return to power, Justinian II resumed his innovative coinage featuring an obverse portrait of Christ. The new sacred image, however, was different from the "classic" Christ of Justinian's first reign. Jesus is shown with a head of tight, curly hair and a close-cropped beard, perhaps inspired by Eastern iconography.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 114 (13 May 2020), lot 1044.
Upon his return to power, Justinian II resumed his innovative coinage featuring an obverse portrait of Christ. The new sacred image, however, was different from the "classic" Christ of Justinian's first reign. Jesus is shown with a head of tight, curly hair and a close-cropped beard, perhaps inspired by Eastern iconography.