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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Thessalonica |
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Reference Information
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W24, S-NA, DOC-NA6, Berk-NA, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.34g |
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Diameter
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21.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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565-566 |
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Officinae
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NA |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justin II with slight beard, 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-AAVGGG, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Very Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Almost completely full |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% 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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Near Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Depression (or bite mark) at 7 o'clock on obverse |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Unique (Only 1 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from CNG Sale 46, Lot 1545 - June 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$2500 - $3000 |
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Inventory #
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10790-CNGF9X8N0K7K |