Justinianus II   2nd Reign   Constantinopolis
Imperium Byzantinum
Ιουστινιανός Β'   Κωνσταντινούπολις
Βυζαντινή Αυτοκρατορία

Tremissis AV 16

SHH 1341

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference

1.48 g   14.4-17.3 mm   6:00 o'clock   VF Blundered inscription around bust of Christ facing, with cross behind head; He has curly hair and a short beard, holds book of Gospels in left hand and raises right hand in benediction. Blundered legend around half-length figures of Justinianus, left, and Tiberius, right, both figures of the same size, facing each wearing crown with cross; they hold between them cross potent; border line. Mint of Constantinopolis BMC 4/6; Dumbarton Oaks II/2 6b; Ratto 1708; Sear Byzantine 1421