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Denomination
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Semissis |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-57, DOC-3, Berk-39(this coin), MIB-4, R-387, BMC-7, BN-13 |
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Weight in Grams
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2.27g |
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Diameter
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18.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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518-527 |
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Officinae
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NA |
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Obverse Image
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Right facing bust of Justin I with diadem |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTI-NVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory seated facing right holding shield with XXXX. Star at left and cross with Christogram 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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Superior, with slight die erosion |
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Strike
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Full |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 95% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Almost Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Light vertical die lines on Justin's neck on Obverse, also some die erosion at 90° to 145° on Obverse |
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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 Sotheby's Sale #7214, Lot #63 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$550.00 - $700.00 |
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Inventory #
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10803-HBX9H8H1K1K |