Solidus - Gregory in the name of Justinian II

Issuer Benevento
Year 732-739
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (668-897)
Composition Electrum
Weight 3.97 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#1089, BMC Vandal#–, CNI XVIII#6; 12-13, SambonGiu#388, Oddy#402
Obverse description Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering D N I IVS PP
(Translation: Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual (August).)
Reverse description Cross on four steps with letter to the left and star to the right, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICTOR VGVS G CON OB
(Translation: Victory of the August. Gregory. Constantinople.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (732-739) - (fr) Étoile au revers. -
ND (732-739) - (fr) Sans étoile au revers. -
Numisquare ID 6002295540
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