Justinian II, First Reign (685-695). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint. Struck 692-695. Obv. IҺS CRISτDS RЄX RЄςNANτI(retrograde Ч)M. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator. Rev. [D IЧSτINI] ANЧS SЄRЧ CҺRISτI H. Justinian standing facing, holding cross potent on steps in right hand and akakia in left; in exergue, CONOP. D.O. 7; MIB 8a; Sear 1248. 4.11 g. 20.50 mm. R. Lustrous, area of flat strike. EF. This portrait of Christ is the earliest numismatic representation of Jesus, and marks a new development in Christian iconography.
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