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Denomination
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23 Siliquae |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-481, DOC-7, Berk-85, MIB-11, R-1000, BMC-5, BN-19 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.26g |
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Diameter
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20.4 mm |
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Die Axis
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182° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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584 - 602 |
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Officinae
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I |
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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 and star in right field |
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Obverse Legend
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ONMAVRC-TIBPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus with cross on right and star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGI, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished with some rust on reverse |
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Strike
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Almost complete with slight weakness on CONOB in exergue |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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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 break and rust at MAV on obverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Common (More than 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from CNG Sale 39, Lot 1875 - September 1996 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$350.00 - $450.00 |
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Inventory #
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10636-CNGH9V6X0K9K |