April 4 527 through August 1 527
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W3, S-115b, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-1c, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.41g |
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Diameter
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20.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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178? |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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B |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, seated with hands clasped on chest, right knee of Justin I and right knee of Justinian I higher |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIANPPAVG, CONOB in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory seated facing right holding cross and globus with cross, star at right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGB, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior |
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Strike
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Superior |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 90% centered, slight wavyness |
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Wear
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Minimal |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Almost Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Small scratch from Angel's head to top of cross at left top Reverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) - 5 known, 2 impounded in museum collections (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Frank Kovacs Mail Bid Sale, October 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$4500.00 - $5000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10838-FKW9O8X1R0K |