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14C172
JUSTINIAN II
AV Solidus (4.47gm) Constantinople, 692-695 A.D.

Bust of Christ facing / Justinian II standing facing, holding cross potent on three steps. DO 7.

Rare. Justinian II was an exceptionally devout ruler. During his first reign, 685-695 A.D., he became the first Byzantine emperor to place an image of Christ on his coinage; he relegated his own portrait to the reverse, where he titled himself "Servant of Christ."

Usual areas of flatness but portrait of Christ
is sharp and well struck. good Extremely Fine		 $4,500
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