685 AD - 695
AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 19 |
SHH 2616 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.25 g 18.4-19.6 mm 7:00 o'clock
VF Facing bust of Christ, cross behind his head; right hand raised in benediction; in left hand book of gospels; IhS CRISTOS REX / REJNANTIЧM clockwise around. Justinian standing facing, wearing crown and loros; right hand holds cross potent on two steps; D IЧSTINI / AN / ЧS [SEPЧ ChRISTI] A clockwise around; CONOP in exergue. Constantinopolis mint. BMC 11/17; Dumbarton Oaks II/2 7; Ratto 1682/1684; Sear Byzantine 1248 |