April 4 527 through August 1 527
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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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W8, S-118, DOC-3, Berk-NA, MIB-2c, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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195? |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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r (Gamma) |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, seated on throne with cross between heads, each holding globus, throne made of uprights and crossbar |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIANPPAVG, CONOB in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory seated facing right holding cross and globus with cross, star at right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG(Gamma) CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior, polished |
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Strike
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Die alignment weakness on the lower part of Justin's body on obverse, and upper part of the Angel's left wing |
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Flan Quality
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Superior, 100% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal |
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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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Die crack to N of CONOB on reverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Scarce to Rare (20 to 50 known) - 28 known, 10 impounded in museum collections (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Private treaty from A.H. Baldwins, March 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$4000.00 - $4500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10748-AHR9O8W0F3K |