Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1884. Estimate $6000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $8000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AV Solidus (4.50 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 9th officina. Struck 692-695. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; cross behind / Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on steps and akakia; Θ//CONOP . DOC II 7g; MIB III 8a; SB 1248. Choice EF, lustrous, traces of deposits, a few areas of slight flatness of strike, a hint of die rust on obverse.