Solidus - Gregory in the name of Leo III

Features

Issuer Benevento (Lombard Kingdom)
Duke Gregory (733-739)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 732-739
Value 1 Solidus
Currency Solidus (668-897)
Composition Electrum
Weight 4.03 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
145083
References MIR# 159
Alberto Varesi; 2000. Monete Italiane Regionali / Volume 1. Lombardia, zecche minori (2nd edition). Edizioni Numismatica Varesi, Pavia, Italy.
And 13 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned, draped, and bearded bust holding cross and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D N L - PP VGVS

Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Leo Perpetuus Augustus

Translation: Our Lord, Leo, perpetual August.

Reverse

Cross on three steps with letter to the left and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTOR A - VGTVS
G
CONOB

Unabridged legend:
Victoria Augustus
Gregorius
Constantinopolis

Translation:
Victory of the August.
Gregory.
Constantinople.

Comments

This coin could also be attributed to Gottschalk.

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ND (732-739)  Photo $ 2200

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Solidus - Gregory in the name of Leo IIIPicture 1 of a sold Solidus - Gregory in the name of Leo III
Bertolami Fine Arts
E-Auction 105
Lot 2858
Internet Archive
21 Oct 2021 VF USD 1513.76
(GBP 1200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Solidus - Gregory in the name of Leo III
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 93
Lot 1327
Internet Archive
24 May 2016 VF USD 2218.02
(CHF 2000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Solidus - Gregory in the name of Leo III
CNG
Auction 100
Lot 410
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2015 VF USD 3500.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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