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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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-114, DOC-1c, Berk-NA, MIB-1a, R-NA, BMC-1 & 2, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.49g |
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Diameter
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21.4 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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H |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, seated with hands clasped on chest, left knee of Justin I and right knee of Justinian I higher |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIANPPAVG, CONOB in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory seated facing right holding cross and globus with cross, star at right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGH, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Much better than average, slight weakness on reverse Angel's face |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 90% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Almost Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Die roughness below INIA on obervse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) - 12 known, 4 impounded in museum collections (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Sotheby's Sale LN7263, April 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$4000.00 - $4500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10686-HBH9F7Z0Z5K |