Solidus of Justinian II, Constantinople

Artists

Description

Obv.: Bust of Christ, facing, with mustache, close beard, and curly hair; wearing pallium over colobium. R. hand raised in benediction; l. holds book of Gospels. Behind head, cross. Rev.: To l., half-length figure of Justinian, bearded, wearing crown with cross on circlet, divitision, and chlamys. To r., half-length figure of young Tiberius, beardless, similarly clad. They hold cross potent on base and two steps in their r. hands.

Dimensions

4.26 g