August 13 582 through November 22 602
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W6, S-478, DOC-5, Berk-82, MIB-6, R-997, BMC-2, BN-4 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.50g |
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Diameter
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22.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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182° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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584 - 602 |
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Officinae
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E |
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Obverse Image
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Maurice Tiberius facing, draped and cuirassed wearing plumed helmet holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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ONMAVRC-TIBPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGE, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Almost complete, with slight weakness at top of helmet on obverse and CONOB on reverse exergue |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Near Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Unusually wide rims on both sides |
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Desirability
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Must Have |
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Rarity
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Common (More than 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from during a local coin show - December 1990 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$350.00 - $450.00 |
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Inventory #
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10134-MW9R0Z1K2K |