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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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W8, DOC-277, Berk-48, MIB-25'2, R-446, BMC-NA, BN-2 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.45g |
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Diameter
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21.7 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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534-545 |
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Officinae
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IA |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justinian I, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with cross and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINI-ANVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing holding long staff (no Christogram), globus with cross, star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGIA, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior high relief dies, 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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Minimal, if at all |
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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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Small depression on flan border on reverse at 8 o'clock |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Scarce to Rare (20 to 50 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased through private treaty from Harlan Berk, September 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$800.00 - $1000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10697-HBN9Z7Z0K9K |