August 13 582 through November 22 602
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Carthage |
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Reference Information
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W11, S-549, DOC-226, Berk-NA, MIB-25b, R-1020, BMC-NA, BN-7 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.46g |
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Diameter
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18.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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595 - 596 |
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Officinae
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I(Delta) (Indictional) |
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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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DNMAVRI-CTPPANI(Delta) - (This is an interesting legend with T instead of TIB) |
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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-AAVVGI(Delta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior |
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Strike
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Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Excellant, 100% centered |
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Wear
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None |
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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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Some die matting on the reverse field |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) (This is based on the different obverse legend) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Sotheby's Sale LN7263, Lot 499 - April 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$850.00 - $1100.00 |
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Inventory #
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10688-HBX9W7O0K4K |