July 10 518 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-NA, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.46g |
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Diameter
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20.0 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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March 519 |
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Officinae
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None |
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Obverse Image
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Seated Justin I with consular robes, holding mappa and cross, star in left field |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTI-NVSPPAVG, CONOB in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Two Angels with staffs facing and holding large cross. The right Angel has the ":upper hand" on the cross. |
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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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Superior, Polished |
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Strike
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Completely full |
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Flan Quality
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Superior, 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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Two small edge nicks at 260° on the Obverse and at 265° on the Reverse |
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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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Purchased private treaty from Harlan Berk, July 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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10694-HBX9F7Z0Z7Z |