October 5 610 through January 11 641
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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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W53, S-764, DOC-39, Berk-NA, MIB-45, R-1496, BMC-50, BN-51 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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19.3 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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637 - 638 |
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Officinae
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(Theta) |
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Obverse Image
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Standing figures of Heraclonas (left), Heraclius (center) and Heraclius Constantine (right). Heraclius is the larger figure with his two sons almost equal in size. Heraclius has a long beard with whiskers and his sons are beardless. All wear chlamys and hold a globus with cross on left. Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas are crowned. |
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Obverse Legend
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None |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on three steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIA-AVGU(Theta), CONOB in exergue, monogram in left field and an A in right field |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Almost Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 90% 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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Die lines in reverse field |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Common (More than 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Italo Vecchi Sale 10, Lot 1265 - March 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$450.00 - $600.00 |
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Inventory #
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10762-IVH9Z8F0K3K |