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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Alexandria |
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Reference Information
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W8, S-347, DOC-6, Berk-NA, MIB-13a, R-759, BMC-16, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.52g |
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Diameter
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20.0 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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565-567 |
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Officinae
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I |
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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, cross in left field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGI, CONOI in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Very Fine |
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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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Die break on obverse rim at 8 o'clock - This piece is most likely the finest of this type available. |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Scarce (50 to 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Harlan Berk - November 1994 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1500 - $2000 |
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Inventory #
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10398-HBO9H4Z1Z0K |