November 23 602 through October 5 610
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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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W7, S-618, DOC-5, Berk-99, MIB-7, R-1189, BMC-4, BN-2 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.43g |
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Diameter
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20.9 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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603-607 |
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Officinae
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H |
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Obverse Image
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Phocas facing, draped and cuirassed wearing crown without pendila, holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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ONFOCAS-PERPAVG |
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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-AAVVGH, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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Wear
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None |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (FDC) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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A few encrustations in lettering |
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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 Harlan Berk - April 1993 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$450.00 - $650.00 |
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Inventory #
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10268-HBR9E3O0K4K |