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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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W10, S-347a, DOC-NA, Berk-63, MIB-14, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.44g |
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Diameter
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19.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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567-578 |
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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, Christogram in left field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGI, .CONOB. 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, 95% 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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Slight die rust on neck on obverse. This piece is the finest known. |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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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 - September 1996 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1750 - $2250 |
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Inventory #
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10628-HBO9F6Z0Z8K |