April 4 527 through August 1 527
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Thessalonica |
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Reference Information
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W11, S-NA, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.42g |
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Diameter
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19.7 mm |
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Die Axis
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195? |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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NA |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, seated with hands holding globus, left knee of Justin I and left knee of Justinian I higher |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIANPPACG, CONOB in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory standing facing left, holding cross made of dots, stars in left and right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Extremely Fine |
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Strike
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Superior |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 95% centered, polished |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (~FDC) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Light die lines running vertically in field of obverse |
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Desirability
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Extremely High |
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Rarity
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Unique (only 1 known) |
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Provenance
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November 1993 Aus Auktion Dorotheum 30 - Lot 114, May 1995 Bank Leu Sale 61 - Lot 320, Harlan Berk, May 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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Whatever someone will pay |
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Inventory #
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10685-HBO9O7F0Z5Z |