ITALY - ITALIE Benevento (Principality of), Grimoald III as Prince (792-806). Solidus, class 2, retrograde legend on reverse ND, Benevento. Av. + GRIM - VALD. Bust draped, toga held by a fibula on the right shoulder, beard and hair formed of pearls; a cross above the head. Rv. [VICTORΔ - PRINCIP] [C-ONO-B]. Cross patté with a globule at the foot, set on three steps and accosted by G - R. MEC.I.1101 v. - MIR.199 v. - Fr.104 ; Gold - 3,93 g - 21 mm - 6 h From the collection of A. Trampitsch, Crédit de la Bourse sale, Yves Cellard, 31 May and 1 June 1988, No. 89. Wide flan. Unlisted variety with retrograde legend on reverse. Slightly cleaned with a golden patina. Superb.