August 13 582 through November 22 602
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Denomination
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20 Siliquae |
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Minted At
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Sicily |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-574, DOC-258, Berk-NA, MIB-29, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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3.08g |
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Diameter
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18.8 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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601 - 602 |
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Officinae
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E |
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Obverse Image
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Maurice Tiberius facing, draped and cuirassed wearing plumed helmet holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DNMAVRC-TIBPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus without cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGE, CONXX in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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80% complete, weaknes in lettering and face of Maurice Tiberius |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 90% centered, slight waviness |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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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 line from first X in CONXX to rim |
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Desirability
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Low |
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Rarity
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Very Rare (5 to 10 known) (This is the 2nd finest known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Harlan Berk - August 1996 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$2500.00 - $3000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10626-HBW9Z6Z0Z8K |