October 5 610 through January 11 641
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Denomination
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Semissis |
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Minted At
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Cyprus? |
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Reference Information
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W7, S-930, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-79, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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2.14g |
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Diameter
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17.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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190° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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613 - 641 |
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Officinae
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S |
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Obverse Image
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Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed, draped and cuirassed |
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Obverse Legend
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DNHERACLI-USTPPAV |
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Reverse Image
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P-headed Cross Potent on Globus |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIAAVGUS |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, with weakness on reverse legend from 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 60% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (MS) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Obverse only centered about 60% |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) (I only know of 4 pieces, my other piece is finer) |
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Provenance
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Ex. Dr. Guy Lacam Collection, Ex. NFA Auction XVIII, Lot760, Purchased from Stack's Coin Galleries December 1997 Sale, Lot 436 - December 1997 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$750.00 - $1000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10729-STX9O7R1K2K |