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THE LOMBARDS
The Duchy of Salerno Siconulf, 839-849

Denaro 839-849, AR 1.02 g. + PRINCE BENEBENTI At centre, SCONF (monogram). Rev. + Ÿ Λ Ÿ RH ΛNGELV MIHΛE Cross potent on three steps; on sides, wedge and pellet. BMC Vandals -. Aslan –. MEC I, 1121.
Old cabinet tone and good very fine


Siconulf was the brother of Sicard of Benevent. After the latter's murder, the population of Salerno proclaimed Siconulf prince of their city in opposition to Radelchis whom they considered an usurper. This caused a long period of trouble as the war of the succession that ensued lasted for more than 10 years: the result was the definitive separation of the duchy of Salerno from Beneventum. In 851 Siconulf died and his son, Sico became the ruler.