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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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W7, S-350, DOC-8, Berk-NA, MIB-5, 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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20.0 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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571-572 |
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Officinae
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I |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justin II, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with Victory holding wreath on top and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNI-VSTI-NVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Constantinopolis seated on throne, holding spear on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGI, CONOBZ in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Weak on left parts of both sides |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% 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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Near Mint State (XF) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Die break in middle of spear on reverse projecting left |
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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 from Harlan Berk - March 1998 |
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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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10746-HBV9F8Z0K3K |