Solidus - Gisulf II in the name of Justinian II

€145,088.00
IssuerBenevento
Year742-751
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (668-897)
CompositionElectrum
Weight4.06 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#1, CNI XVIII#1-2
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N I - INVS PP
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual (August).)
Reverse descriptionCross on four steps with upside-down monogram to the left and letter to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR - AGVSTO QV - G CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Gisulf. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (742-751)  - Downside monogram on reverse. -
ND (742-751)  - Upside monogram on reverse. -
Catalog ID8062026340
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