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Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AR Hexagram (19mm, 6.56 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa 692-695. Choice EF.CNG Feature Auction 130 Byzantine, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 19 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AR Hexagram (19mm, 6.56 g, 7h). Constantinople mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa 692-695. Nimate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Justinian standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cross potent set on two steps and akakia; Γ//[CONOP]. DOC 17; MIB 40; Yannopoulos Type II, 3-12; SB 1259. Attractively toned with light golden hues, slight porosity, minor clashing on reverse. Choice EF. Very rare. These hexagrams are struck with solidus dies. One of the finest known for this incredibly difficult and desirable issue. |
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