Justinian II. Second reign, 705-711. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 705. NGC MS, 5/5, 3/5, brushed.

CNG Feature Auction 123
Lot: 741. Estimated: $ 3 000

Byzantine, Gold

Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Justinian II. Second reign, 705-711. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 705. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / Crowned facing bust of Justinian, wearing loros, holding cross potent set on three steps and globus cruciger inscribed PAX. DOC 1; MIB 1; SB 1413. Lustrous. In NGC encapsulation 6558566-013, graded MS, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, brushed.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 114 (13 May 2020), lot 1044.

Upon his return to power, Justinian II resumed his innovative coinage featuring an obverse portrait of Christ. The new sacred image, however, was different from the “classic” Christ of Justinian’s first reign. Jesus is shown with a head of tight, curly hair and a close-cropped beard, perhaps inspired by Eastern iconography.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 123 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 23-24 May 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 24 May 2023 at 9 AM ET.

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