705 AD -
711 AD |
Solidus / Σόλιδος AV 19 |
SHH 3313 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference |
4.18 g 18.4-19.6 mm 6:00
o'clock EF Facing bust of bearded Christ, cross behind; right hand raised in benediction, left holds book of Gospels; D N IhS ChS REX / REGNANTIЧM clockwise around; border of dots. Facing bust of Iustinianus with short beard, wearing crown and loros; cross potent on three steps in right hand, patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX in left; D N IЧS / TINIA / NЧS MЧLTЧS AN clockwise around; border of dots. Mint of Constantinopolis BMC 18 (1st reign); Dumbarton Oaks II/2 1; MIB 1; Ratto 1685 (1st Reign); Sear Byzantine 1413 |