August 1 527 through November 14 565
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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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W30, S-173c, DOC-NA, Berk-47(this coin), MIB-23, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.46g |
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Diameter
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20.3 mm |
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Die Axis
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183° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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562-565 |
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Officinae
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NA |
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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 on top, globus only, star in right field |
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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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Fine, polished dies |
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Strike
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Fine, a little weakness on Obverse and Reverse at right |
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Flan Quality
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Fine |
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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 (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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A little weakness of strike on Obverse and Reverse at right |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) |
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Provenance
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Monte Judica hoard 68, Harlan Berk's Collection, Sotheby Sale 7214 - Lot 77 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1500.00 - $1750.00 |
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Inventory #
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10805-HBO9R8R1Z1K |