THE LOMBARDS
Interregnum, second half of 8th century
In the name of Justinian II, 685-711, with types of Anastasius II, 713-715. Solidus 742-751, AV 3.98 g. DN – – INVS PP Crowned, draped and bearded bust facing, holding globus cruciger in r. hand and mappa in l. Rev. VICTOR – ASVGSTO Cross potent on globus and four steps; in l. field, hand and in exergue, CONOB. BMC Vandals 5 (same dies). Oddy 413 (same dies). Arslan –. MEC I, –.
Very rare. A minor mark on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine
Ex M. Dürr – R. Michel sale 8 November 1999, Lacam, 290.