Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 1093. Estimate $5000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $8700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUSTINIAN II. First reign, 685-695 AD. AV Solidus (4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 692-695. Facing bust of Christ; cross behind head / Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on three steps; I/CONOP. DOC II 7 var. (officina); MIB III 8a; SB 1248. Superb EF, a few minor die breaks, a hint of die rust, lustrous. Sharp strike on a full flan with complete legends. Exceptional. ($5000)