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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Ravenna |
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Reference Information
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W14, S-407, DOC-210, Berk-68, MIB-20, R-759, BMC-16, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.40g |
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Diameter
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21.7 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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567-578 |
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Officinae
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Z |
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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-AAVGGGZ, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Excellant |
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Strike
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Almost completely full |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 100% 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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Mint State (MS) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Slight encrustations on reverse in legends and Constantinopolis |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Scarce (50 to 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 11, Lot 577 - April 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1000 - $1250 |
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Inventory #
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10768-HBV9W8R0K5K |