Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 123 23-24 May 2023
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Justinian II, with Tiberius. Second reign, 705-711. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 705-711. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing busts of Justinian, with slight beard and wearing chlamys, and Tiberius, wearing chlamys; holding between them cross potent set on two steps. DOC 2b; MIB 2b; SB 1415. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 6558569-011, graded MS, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5, clipped.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1823.
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 Künker 326 (7 October 2019), lot 1823.
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.