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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side.

Solidus of Justinian II, Second Reign, Constantinople

r. 685-695; co-r. 705-711

Justinian II

Byzantine

Obv.: Bust of Christ facing front Rev.: Bust of Justinian facing front, holding cross and orb

gold

Byzantine period, Early

Coins