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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Rome |
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Reference Information
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W108, S-929, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-107b var, R-NA, BMC-23, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.36g |
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Diameter
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19.2 mm |
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Die Axis
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178° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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613 - 641 |
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Officinae
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E |
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Obverse Image
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Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller and a Cross between their heads |
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Obverse Legend
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ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPA |
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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-AVGUE, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, with slight weakness in lettering of obverse (as normal) |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 95% centered, a little tight |
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Wear
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Minimal |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Extra Fine (XF) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Die line running diagonally through Cross Potent on reverse |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Very Rare (5 to 10 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Harlan Berk - July 1995 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1250.00 - $1500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10566-HBO9R5Z0V7K |