October 5 610 through January 11 641
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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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W92, S-897, DOC-272, Berk-NA, MIB-113a, R-NA, BMC-431, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.31g |
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Diameter
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20.4 mm |
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Die Axis
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178° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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629 - 630 |
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Officinae
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P |
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Obverse Image
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Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a long beard and Heraclius Constantine has short beard and is smaller and a Cross between their heads |
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Obverse Legend
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ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPP |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on three steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAGGP, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished, light die rust on reverse |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, with slight double striking on obverse that shows at the right side lettering |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 95% centered, nip at 5 o'clock (obverse side) |
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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 (MS) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Small nip on flan at 5 o'clock (obverse side) and a small lamination error at the bottom of Heraclius's beard |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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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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Purchased from Sotheby's Sale 7214, Lot 231 - 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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10814-HBO9Z8N1H1K |