Solidus - Sicard

Issuer Benevento
Year 832-839
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (668-897)
Composition Electrum
Weight 3.54 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1108, BMC Vandal#2-3 (p.179), CNI XVIII#3; 6, Oddy#481, Arslan#102
Obverse description Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIC - ARDV
(Translation: Sicard.)
Reverse description Cross on three steps with letter to the left and to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTORA PRINCI S - I CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the Prince. Sicard. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (832-839) - -
Numisquare ID 3303335800
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