Watch List notes:

LOMBARDS, Beneventum. Arichis II, as Princeps, 774-787. Tremissis (Gold, 16mm, 1.24 g 6). D N SVI (wedge) (wedge) CTORIL Crowned facing bust of Arichis holding globus cruciger in his right hand. Rev. VITIR PRINIPI / A / CONOB Cross potent; four pellets above, pellets flanking base. Biaggi 314. BMC Vandals 11. CNI XVIII 3. MEC 1097. Oddy 442. An attractive and nicely toned example. Very fine.


Ex Hess-Divo 298, 22 October 2003, 1201.