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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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First numismatic depiction of Christ

Estimate: 4500 CHF
Hammer Price:  5000 CHF
Lot 396
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Justinian II, first reign, 685-695. Solidus (Gold, 20.5 mm, 4.45 g, 7 h), Constantinople, Δ = 4th officina, 692-695. IhS CRISTOS REX REGNANTIVM Draped bust of Jesus Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, raising right hand in benediction and holding Book of Gospels in his left; behind head, cross. Rev. D IЧSTINI-ANЧ-S SERЧ ChRISTI Δ / CONOPΑ Justinian II, crowned, bearded and wearing loros, standing facing, holding cross potent on base and two steps in his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 8b. MIB 8g. SB 1248. Beautifully struck and very well-centered. An unusually fine and sharp example. Good extremely fine.

Selections from an important American collection.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 04:12:39 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:5000 CHF

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