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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1863,0713.3
Denomination
solidus
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Draped bust of Justinian II, bearded, facing, holds globus crucigerus on right hand.
(obverse)
Cross potent on globe, with base above three steps.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Principality of Benevento
Europe: Principality of Benevento
Authority
Ruler:
Justinian II
Issuer:
Gisulf II, Duke of Beneventum
Cultures/periods
Lombardic
Production date
742-751
Production place
Minted in:
Beneventum
Materials
gold
Dimensions
Die-axis:
5 o'clock
Weight:
3.76 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
BZ3 / Catalogue of the Coins of the Vandals, Ostrogoths and Lombards and of the empires of Thessalonica, Nicaea and Trebizond in the British Museum
(1, p.162)
Arslan 1984 / La monetazione
(345, p.437)
(Type I)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
cross
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Justinian II
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Henri Hoffmann
Acquisition date
1863
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1863,0713.3
C&M catalogue number
BZ3 (Vandals)
(162)
(1)