Justinian II. Solidus; Justinian II; 2nd Reign, 705-711 AD

Justinian II. Solidus; Justinian II; 2nd Reign, 705-711 AD. Constantinople, Solidus, 4.42g. Berk-200, MIB-1, Sear-1413. Obv: Facing bust of Christ, cross behind head, raising r. hand in benediction and holding Gospels in l., Latin inscription "Jesus Christ King of Kings". Rx: Facing bust of Justinian II holding cross potent and patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX. Ex Hunt Collection, Sotheby's 1990, lot 498. Ex NAC 24, 2002, lot 415.This coin is from the second reign of Justinian and bears the second image of Christ. Justinian II was so vindictive that after seven years of terror in the kingdom he was executed which was highly unusual for the Romans at this time. Extremely sharp. MS
($4950)