November 23 602 through October 5 610
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W3, S-617a, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-3, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.45g |
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Diameter
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19.8 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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602-603 |
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Officinae
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H |
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Obverse Image
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Phocas facing, draped and cuirassed wearing crown with pendila holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DMNFOCAE-PERPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGH, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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90% Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Almost Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Elongated flan, die break on right side of nose on obverse |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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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 - March 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$750.00 - $900.00 |
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Inventory #
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10744-HBX9F8Z0K3K |