Solidus - Siconulf

Issuer Salerno, Principality of
Year 839-849
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (839-1077)
Composition Electrum
Weight 3.73 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1120, CNI XVIII#1
Obverse description Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SICONOLFVS
(Translation: Siconulf.)
Reverse description Cross on three steps with letter to the left and to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTOR PRINCI S I CON OB
(Translation: Victory of the Prince Siconulf. Pure gold of Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (839-849) - -
Numisquare ID 4339077350
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