708
Justinian II (first reign, AD 685-695), Gold Solidus, 4.41g, 7h. Mint of Constantinople, struck AD 692-695.
IhS CRISTOS REX REGNANTIUM
, bust of Christ facing, with cross behind head, raising hand in benediction
and holding book of Gospels. Rev.
D IUSTINI – AN – US SERV CHRISTIS
, Justinian standing facing, holding
cross potent on two steps and akakia,
CONO-P
in exergue (DO 7e; MIBV 8a; S 1248). Extremely fine.
Rare
.
$ 8,000
709
Leontius (AD 695-698), Gold Solidus, 4.4g. Mint of Constantinople.
D LEO-N P(?) AV
, crowned bust facing,
holding akakia and globus cruciger. Rev.
VICTORIA AVGU
, cross potent set on three steps;
A//CONOB
(DOC 1a; MIB 1; SB 1330). Lustrous, extremely fine.
$ 1,750
710
Leontius (AD 695-698), Gold Tremissis, 1.42g, 6h. Mint of Constantinople.
D LEO-N PEAV
, bearded bust
facing, wearing a crown and loros, holding a globus cruciger. Rev.
VICTORIA AVGUS
, cross potent,
CONOB
in exergue (MIB 5; S 1333). Extremely fine.
Rare
.
$ 1,000
