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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-140, DOC-9, Berk-44, MIB-7, R-454, BMC-8, BN-10 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.38g |
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Diameter
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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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178° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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545-565 |
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Officinae
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A |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justinian I, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with cross and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINI-ANVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing holding long staff with Christogram at top, globus with cross, star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGA, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, clashed on both obverse and reverse, with slight rusting |
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Strike
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Almost completely full |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 90% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if at all |
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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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B of CONOB missing due to die condition |
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Desirability
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Extremely High |
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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 Jonathan Kern during TACC show Fort Worth, TX - May 1993 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$350.00 - $500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10272-JKF9Z3Z0K5K |