Hexagram of Justinian II SB1259

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DOC:vol.XVII.pl.,
Ruler:Justinian II (685-695)
Metal:Silver
Denomination:Hexagram
Mint:Constantinople
Description:Justinian II first reign. AR Hexagram. Constantinople mint.
AV: [IhS CRISTU]S REX REGNANTIUM Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, cross behind head.
RV: D IVSTINI ANU S SERU CHRIST Justinian standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cross potent on two steps and akakia.
DOC 17, MIB 40
Avers:[IhS CRISTU]S REX REGNANTIUM
Avers description:Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, cross behind head.
Revers:D IVSTINI ANU S SERU CHRIST
Revers description:Justinian standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cross potent on two steps and akakia.
Mintmark:CONOP
Comment:first reign,MIB 40