August 1 527 through November 14 565
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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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W20, S-291, DOC-320, Berk-52, MIB-34, R-452, BMC-17, BN-14 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.45g |
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Diameter
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22.0 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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547-549 |
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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, globus with cross, well defined six-pointed star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGA, CONOI in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior high relief dies, polished |
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Strike
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Completely full |
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Flan Quality
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Superior, 100% 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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Mint State (FDC) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Jagged edge at 5 o'clock of Obverse |
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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 through private treaty from Harlan Berk, March 1996 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$2000.00 - $3000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10623-HBW9Z6Z0Z3K |