Solidus - Sico

Issuer Benevento
Year 817-832
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (668-897)
Composition Electrum
Weight 3.68 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1103, BMC Vandal#1-2 (p.176), Arslan#100, CNI XVIII#2; 10, Oddy#467
Obverse description Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross, all surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SICO - PRINCES
(Translation: Sico, Prince.)
Reverse description Winged Saint Michael holding a crozier, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MICHAEL ARCHANGELVS CONO
(Translation: Archangel Michael. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (817-832) - Triangles on both sides. -
ND (817-832) - Without triangles; long crozier. -
ND (817-832) - Without triangles; short crozier. -
Numisquare ID 2784059990
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