Romuald II, Gold, Solidus, Imitation, Benevento, 706-731
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II, bearded, wearing cloak and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Pearl border.
DNIVSTINIANVSPEAVC
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps. R in left field. Pearl border.
VICTORI VGVST
Exergue
CONOB
Obverse
Frontal bust of Justinian II, bearded, wearing cloak and holding globus cruciger in right hand. Pearl border.
DNIVSTINIANVSPEAVC
Reverse
Cross potent on three steps. R in left field. Pearl border.
VICTORI VGVST
Exergue
CONOB
| Accession number | BZC.1948.17.3890 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Romuald II |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Solidus |
| Mint | Benevento |
| Date | 706 – 731 |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
Acquired from estate of Hayford Peirce, 1948
Commentary
A solidus struck in Benevento by Romuald II in imitation of Justinian II.
M. Cagiati, La zecca di Benevento, 12ff, nos. 1ff.
P. Grierson and M. Blackburn, Medieval European Coinage 1: no. 1087.
W. W. Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of the Vandals, Ostrogoths and Lombards: And of the Empires of Thessalonica, Nicaea and Trebizond in the British Museum, 156, nos. 1ff.