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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Carthage |
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Reference Information
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W65, S-867 var, DOC-204, Berk-132, MIB-84a, R-1371, BMC-324, BN-3 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.40g |
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Diameter
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11.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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182° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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615 - 616 |
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Officinae
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(Delta - Indictional) |
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Obverse Image
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Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is smaller and a Cross between their heads |
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Obverse Legend
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DNERACLIOETERACONSTPP (on these small coins it is sometimes impossible to read the obverse legend) |
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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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VICTORIAAGG(Delta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, (especially considering the series) |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 85% 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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Encrustations around Cross Potent |
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Desirability
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High |
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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 Jean Vinchon May 1998 Sale, Lot 197 - May 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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10781-HBH9F8Z0K6K |