Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: Justinian II. Second reign, 705-711. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 705. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Justinian, wearing loros, holding cross potent set on three steps and patriarchal globus cruciger inscribed PAX. DOC 1; MIB 1; SB 1413. Lustrous, faint rotated double strike on obverse, some faint hairlines, trace deposits. EF. An outstandingly bold strike from detailed dies. From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Estimate: 2000 USD |