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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Sicily |
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Reference Information
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W24, S-573, DOC-257, Berk-NA, MIB-28, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.17g |
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Diameter
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21.3 mm |
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Die Axis
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195° |
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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-TIBPPAV |
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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 |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGE, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Almost complete |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 90% centered, slight ripple on left side |
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Wear
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Minimal |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Extra Fine (XF) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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C in obverse legend has a die break, some encrustations on both sides in devices and legends |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Scarce to Rare (20 to 50 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Stack's Coin Galleries Sale 12/96, Lot 388 - December 1996 (Listed as SB478/Constantinople) |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1500.00 - $1750.00 |
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Inventory #
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10670-STF9X6O1K2K |