Solidus of Justinian II SB1249

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Ruler:Justinian II (685-695)
Metal:Gold
Denomination:Solidus
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Justinian II. first reign, 685-695 AD. AV solidus, Constantinople. IhS CRISTOS REX—RESNANTIUM, facing bust of Christ, with long hair and full beard, wearing pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, holding book of Gospels in left hand, cross behind head / D IUSTINI—ANU—S SERV ChRISTI, usually with officina letter placed vertically, Justinian standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding akakia and cross potent on base, mintmark CONOPA. Sear 1249.
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