Byzantine (705-711) tremissis Sear-1419

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This specimen was lot 3399 in Sincona sale 3 (Zürich, October 2011), where it sold for 650 CHF (about US$865 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "JUSTINIANUS II, 2nd Reign 705-711 Mint of Constantinople Fractions Tremissis 705/711. Obv. (d N IhS ChS) RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM Bust of Christ facing. Cross behind his head. In his l. hand Book of Gospels, his r. hand raised in benediction. He has curly hair and a close cut beard and wears pallium and colobium. Rev. (D(retrograd) N IЧS – TINIA - NЧS MЧ)LTЧS AN´ Crowned bust facing wearing loros; in r. hand cross potent on three steps, in l. hand patriarchal cross on globe inscribed PAX. DOC 5. MIB 5. S. 1419. 1,38 g. Rare. Very fine. Ex Auction Numismatica Ars Classica 11 Zurich. April 29, 1998. Lot 589."

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  • [1]Important Collection of Byzantine Coins: Auction 3, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2011.

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