Benevento Solidus - Gisulf II in the name of Justinian II, 742 – 751
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Gisulf II in the name of Justinian II
Year
742 – 751
Ruler
Gisulf II
(742–751)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.06
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Gisulf II in the name of Justinian II from Benevento. Issued from 742 to 751. Struck in Electrum. Measures 20 mm and weighs 4.06 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend. (Our Lord, Justinian, perpetual (August).)
- Reverse
- Cross on four steps with upside-down monogram to the left and letter to the right, all surrounded by legend. (Victory of the August. Gisulf. Constantinople.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (742-751) | — | Downside monogram on reverse. | ||
| ND (742-751) | — | Upside monogram on reverse. |
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