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Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, First Reign, 685-695. A

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Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, First Reign, 685-695. A
Byzantine Empire. Justinian II, First Reign, 685-695. AR eighth Siliqua? (0.14g), Rome. Bearing the initial of Pope Sergius I (687-701). Crowned bust of emperor facing, beardless, wearing chlamys. Rev. R / O and M - A at the extremities of a cross, S (= Sergius) in upper l. field. O' Hara & Vecchi "A Find of Byzantine Silver from the Mint of Rome for the period A.D. 641-752" (SNR 64, 1985), p. 110, 21 and pl. 16 (this coin) = Sear 1308A

In 692 Justinian II ordered the arrest and transportation to Constantinople of Pope Sergius I but strong opposition in Italy forced the imperial delegation to abandon its attempt to carry out the emperor's instructions. Almost Extremely Fine and with dark tone, unique and of considerable historical importance.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
The Christov Family Collection CNG 61 (2002), lot 2183.

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