August 13 582 through November 22 602
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Ravenna |
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Reference Information
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W15, S-589, DOC-285, Berk-93, MIB-38, R-NA, BMC-269, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.39g |
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Diameter
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20.3 mm |
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Die Axis
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178° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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591 - 592 |
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Officinae
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I (Indicational) |
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Obverse Image
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Maurice Tiberius facing, draped and cuirassed wearing plumed helmet holding globus with cross on left , heavy annular boarder |
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Obverse Legend
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DNMAVRC-TIBPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGI, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superb, polished |
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Strike
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Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Excellant, 100% 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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Small nick in obverse rim at 9 o'clock |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Scarce to Rare (50 to 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Sotheby's Sale 7214, Lot 159 - November 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1250.00 - $1500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10810-HBO9Z8N1H1K |