ANCIENT COINS, BYZANTINE, Mint of Constantinople unless otherwise stated, Justinian (first reign, AD 685-695), Gold Solidus, struck AD 692-695, IhS CRISTOS REX REGNANTIUM, bust of Christ facing with cross behind head, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels, rev D IUSTINI – AN – US SERV CHRISTIS, Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on two steps and akakia, CONO-P in exergue, 4.41g, 7h (DO 7e; MIBV 8a; S 1248). Extremely fine, rare.
Estimate: £4500-5000