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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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W7, S-140, DOC-NA, Berk-45(this coin), MIB-7, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.47g |
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Diameter
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20.4 mm |
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Die Axis
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190° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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548-549 |
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Officinae
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IB |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justinian I, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with cross and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINI-ANVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing holding long staff with Christogram at top, globus with cross, star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGIB, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished die |
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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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Miss formed star in right field on reverse, light V shaped hairline on obverse right field |
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Desirability
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Low |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) |
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Provenance
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Monte Judica hoard #54, Harlan Berk's Collection, Sotheby Sale #7214 - Lot 74 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$800.00 - $1000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10804-HBX9N8Z1K1K |