October 5 610 through January 11 641
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Jerusalem/Cyprus |
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Reference Information
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W78, S-650, DOC-186, Berk-NA, MIB-76, R-NA, BMC-1, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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21.2 mm |
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Die Axis
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200° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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607 - 612 |
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Officinae
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IN |
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Obverse Image
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Facing bust of Heraclius (looking much like the previous emperor Phocas), with short pointed beard, draped and cuirassed, wearing an elaborate crown, hold cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DNHERACLI-USPPAV |
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Reverse Image
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Victory facing, holding staff (made of dots) with Christogram on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIA-AVGUIN, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, with slight weakness of lettering on both sides |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% 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) (This is most likely the finest known piece.) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Small patch of flan roughness on rim at 4 o'clock |
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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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Purchased from Harlan Berk - November 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$6000.00 - $7500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10709-HBX9F7Z1Z1K |