Benevento Solidus - Gottschalk in the name of Justinian II, 739 – 742
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Gottschalk in the name of Justinian II
Year
739 – 742
Ruler
Gottschalk
(739–742)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.98
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Gottschalk in the name of Justinian II from Benevento. Issued from 739 to 742. Struck in Electrum. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.98 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 to the right, all surrounded by legend. (Victory of the August. Lord Gottschalk. Constantinople.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (739-742) | — |
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