Early Bust of Christ

Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1176. Estimate $5000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $6500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AV Solidus (4.43 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 6th officina. Struck 692-695. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on steps and akakia; (?)//CONOP. DOC 7; MIB 8; SB 1248. EF, a few areas of weak strike. Superb early portrait of Christ.