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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Rome |
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Reference Information
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W18, S-290, DOC-319, Berk-NA, MIB-28, 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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20.9 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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538-546 |
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Officinae
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A |
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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, globus with cross, star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGA, ROMOB 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 stain on obverse at 10 o'clock |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Very Rare (5 to 10 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased through private treaty from Ed Waddell, December 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$11000.00 - $14000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10714-EWO9W7Z1Z2Z |