Solidus - Gregory in the name of Justinian II

€145,085.00
IssuerBenevento
Year732-739
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (668-897)
CompositionElectrum
Weight3.97 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1089, BMC Vandal#–, CNI XVIII#6; 12-13, SambonGiu#388, Oddy#402
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N I IVS PP
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual (August).)
Reverse descriptionCross on four steps with letter to the left and star to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR VGVS G CON OB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Gregory. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (732-739)  - (fr) Étoile au revers. -
ND (732-739)  - (fr) Sans étoile au revers. -
Catalog ID6002295540
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