Solidus of Justinian II, First Reign
r. 685-695; co-r. 705-711
Justinian II
Byzantine
Obverse: Bust of Christ, facing, with long hair and full beard, wearing pallium over colobium. R. hand raised before him in benediction; in l., book of the gospels. Behind head, cross.
Reverse: Emperor standing, bearded, wearing loros and crown with cross. In r. hand, cross potent on base and two steps; in l., akakia.
Gold
Byzantine period, Early