Ancient Coins

Justinian II and Tiberius (705-711), Justinian II (Second reign, 705-711), Solidus, Ravenna, DN IYSTINIANYS ET TIBERIYS PPA, half-length facing figures of Justinian II and Tiberius, wearing crown, division and chlamys, both holding patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX, rev. VICTORIA AVGY, cross potent on three steps, conob below, 4.08g/6h (MIB 32; DOC 22; Ranieri –; Sear 1440). Extremely fine, fine style and extremely rare; only four examples recorded by MIB (£8,000-10,000)

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