Solidus - Gisulf II in the name of Justinian II

Issuer Benevento
Year 742-751
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (668-897)
Composition Electrum
Weight 4.06 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Vandal#1, CNI XVIII#1-2
Obverse description Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N I - INVS PP
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual (August).)
Reverse description Cross on four steps with upside-down monogram to the left and letter to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTOR - AGVSTO QV - G CONOB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Gisulf. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (742-751) - Downside monogram on reverse. -
ND (742-751) - Upside monogram on reverse. -
Numisquare ID 8062026340
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