The Lombards at Beneventum. Sicard (832-839). Pale AV Solidus. D/ SIC (wedge) (wedge) ARDV. Draped bust facing, wearing crown with cross and holding globus cruciger; wedge in right field. R/ VICTOR (wedge) + PRINCI. Cross potent on two steps; S-I, each with wedge beneath, flanking; below, CONOB (B retrograde). CNI XVIII, p. 174, 10. MEC 1, 1108. BMC Vandals 1. AV. g. 3.62 mm. 22.00 R. Rare. A superb example. About EF.
Provenance:
Ex Baldwin's 16, lot 477.