Benevento Solidus - Romoald II in the name of Justinian II, 706 – 731
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Romoald II in the name of Justinian II
Year
706 – 731
Ruler
Romoald II
(706–730)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.94
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Romoald II in the name of Justinian II from Benevento. Issued from 706 to 731. Struck in Electrum. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.94 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend. (Our Lord, Justinian, (perpetual) August.)
- Reverse
- Cross on three steps with letter to the left and surrounded by legend. (Victory of the August. Romoald. Constantinople.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (706-731) | — | Four steps in reverse. | ||
| ND (706-731) | — | Three steps in reverse. |
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