Summer 608 through October 5 610
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Cyrpus |
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Reference Information
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W4, S-719, DOC-10, Berk-112, MIB-3, R-NA, BMC-339, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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13.8 mm |
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Die Axis
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195° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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607 - 608 |
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Officinae
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IA (Indictional) |
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Obverse Image
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Facing busts of Heralius (bearded on left) and his father Exarch Heraclius (bearded on right) in rough style, both wear consular robes and between their heads is a cross |
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Obverse Legend
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DNERACLIOCONSVLIBA |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on four steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIA-CONSABIA, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Good |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, with slight double striking noted on reverse |
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Flan Quality
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Enlongated, otherwise, Good, 90% centered |
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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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Slight encrustations in CONOB on reverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) |
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Provenance
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Ex. M&M 06/1959, Lot 283; Ex. Hess-Leu 04/1963, Lot 320; Ex. M&M Sale 13 (06/1983), Lot 848; Ex. Leu Sale 45 (1988), Lot 405; Ex Leu Sale 61 (05/1995), Lot 322; Purchased from Harlan Berk - September 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$11000.00 - $13500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10696-HBO9Z7F0Z9Z |