Benevento Solidus - Gregory in the name of Justinian II, 732 – 739
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Gregory in the name of Justinian II
Year
732 – 739
Ruler
Gregory
(733–739)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.97
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Gregory in the name of Justinian II from Benevento. Issued from 732 to 739. Struck in Electrum. Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.97 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend. (Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual (August).)
- Reverse
- Cross on four steps with letter to the left and star to the right, all surrounded by legend. (Victory of the August. Gregory. Constantinople.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (732-739) | — | (fr) Étoile au revers. | ||
| ND (732-739) | — | (fr) Sans étoile au revers. |
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