October 5 610 through January 11 641
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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-731, DOC-3, Berk-115, MIB-5, R-1278, BMC-2, BN-3 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.42g |
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Diameter
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19.9 mm |
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Die Axis
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182° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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610 - 613 |
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Officinae
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I |
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Obverse Image
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Facing bust of Heraclius, with short beard, draped and cuirassed, wearing plumed helmet, hold cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DNHERACLI-USPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on three steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIA-AVGUI, 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 weakness on left lettering on both sides |
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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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Mint State (MS) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Slight encrustations at mouth of Heraclius on obverse |
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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 CNG - November 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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10333-CNGH9Z3Z1K1K |