Solidus - Romoald II in the name of Justinian II

€145,082.00
IssuerBenevento
Year706-731
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Solidus
CurrencySolidus (668-897)
CompositionElectrum
Weight3.94 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1087, BMC Vandal#3-6 (p.156), Oddy#394
Obverse descriptionCrowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N IVS - TINIVN VGP
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, (perpetual) August.)
Reverse descriptionCross on three steps with letter to the left and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORI - AVGVS R CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Romoald. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (706-731)  - Four steps in reverse. -
ND (706-731)  - Three steps in reverse. -
Catalog ID5710747340
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