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Denomination
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20 Siliquae |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-351, DOC-9, Berk-NA, MIB-9a, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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3.70g |
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Diameter
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20.3 mm |
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Die Axis
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170° |
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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 (without cross) |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGI, OBXX in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Very Fine, polished |
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Strike
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About 80% fulll |
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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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Light scratch on obverse rim at 10 o'clock. Finest of 4 known examples. |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 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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$2000 - $2500 |
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Inventory #
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10634-HBO9E6F0V9K |