Justinian II, Silver, Siliqua, Sardinia, 685-695
Obverse
Bust of Justinian II, beardless, wearing paludamentum and a crown with cross. Faint trace of fibula (?) in left field. No inscription.
Reverse
[Ρ]x
Obverse
Bust of Justinian II, beardless, wearing paludamentum and a crown with cross. Faint trace of fibula (?) in left field. No inscription.
Reverse
[Ρ]x
| Accession number | BZC.2015.043 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Justinian II |
| Date of Reign | 685–695, 705–711 |
| Metal | Silver |
| Denomination | Siliqua |
| Mint | Sardinia |
| Date | 685 – 695 |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Morton and Eden 75, July 2, 2015, no. 67 from the Michael D. O’Hara Collection
Commentary
C. Morrisson, “L’argent d'une île: Nouvelles siliques de Justinien II en Sardaigne.”