October 5 610 through January 11 641
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Denomination
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20 Siliquae |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W2, S-777a, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-62, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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3.58g |
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Diameter
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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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190° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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610 - 613 |
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Officinae
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E |
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Obverse Image
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Facing bust of Heraclius, with short beard, draped and cuirassed, wearing plumed helmet, hold cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DNHERACLI-USPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on two steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIA-AVGUE, OBXX in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior, polished, (Same reverse die as Hunt 236, but this is much finer) |
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Strike
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Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Excellent, 99% centered |
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Wear
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None |
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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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Reverse die line to left of Cross by R of Victoria |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to5 known) (2 known, this is the finest) |
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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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$4000.00 - $4500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10755-HBW9F8Z0Z3K |