Benevento Solidus - Liutprand in the name of Justinian II, 751 – 758
Information
Country
Benevento
Benevento
Currency
Solidus
(668 – 897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Solidus - Liutprand in the name of Justinian II
Year
751 – 758
Ruler
Liutprand
(751–758)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.94
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Solidus - Liutprand in the name of Justinian II from Benevento. Issued from 751 to 758. 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
- Short cross on four steps with letter to the left and surrounded by legend. (Victory of the August. Liutprand. Constantinople.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (751-758) | — | Long cross on reverse. | ||
| ND (751-758) | — | Short cross on reverse. |
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