November 23 602 through October 5 610
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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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W20, S-697, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-43, R-1201, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.42g |
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Diameter
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20.9 mm |
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Die Axis
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165° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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603-604 |
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Officinae
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B |
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Obverse Image
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Phocas facing, draped and cuirassed wearing crown with pendila holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DNFOCAS-PERPAVG |
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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-AAVVGB, 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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None |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Scarce (50 to 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Sotheby's Sale 7214, Lot 185 - December 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$3000.00 - $3500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10813-HBW9N8N1O1K |