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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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W2, S-345, DOC-4, Berk-60, MIB-4, R-752, BMC-1, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.39g |
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Diameter
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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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195° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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567-578 |
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Officinae
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Theta |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justin II, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with Victory holding wreath on top and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNI-VSTI-NVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Constantinopolis seated on throne, holding spear on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG(Theta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, with slight rusting on obverse |
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Strike
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Full |
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Flan Quality
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Excellant, 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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Die rust at top of shield 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 Bob Wallace Coins and Stamps, Fort Worth, TX - April 1994 |
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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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10378-BWH9V4F0K4K |