1073138 | BYZANTINE. Justinian II. (Emperor, first reign, 685-695 AD). Struck 685-695 AD. AV Solidus. NGC MS (Mint State) Strike 4/5 Surface 4/5 Die Shift. Constantinople. 4.47gm. d N IhS CRISTOS REX REGNANTIVM. Bust of Christ facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, cross behind head / D IVSTINI–AN–VS SERV ChRISTI// CONOPA. Crowned facing bust of Justinian II, wearing loros and holding cross potent on three steps in his right hand and a patriarchal cross on a globe inscribed PAX in his left. DOC 8; Sear 1249.

The first depiction of Christ on a coin .

Ex Berliner Münzauktion 102 (Berlin 2006) Lot 888.


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