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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Sicily |
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Reference Information
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W18, S-416a, DOC-NA, Berk-72b (This Coin), MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.44g |
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Diameter
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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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565-578 |
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Officinae
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R |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justin II, 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-AAVGGGR, CNONB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior |
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Strike
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Almost completely full, with a slight weakness on reverse at 10 o'clock |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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Wear
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None |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (FDC) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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CNONB in exergue (unique with this lettering) |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Scarce to Rare (20 to 50 known) |
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Provenance
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Monte Judica 86, Purchased from Sotheby's Sale 7214, Lot 115 - November 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$2500 - $3000 |
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Inventory #
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10806-HBW9Z8V1Z0K |