September 26 578 through August 14 582
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Carthage |
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Reference Information
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W6, S-462, DOC-58b var, Berk-NA, MIB-13, R-NA, BMC-5, BN-3 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.46g |
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Diameter
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19.4 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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580 |
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Officinae
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S |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Tiberius II with crown, holding globus with cross and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DMTIBCONS-TANTPPAVG |
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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-AAVGGGS, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Very Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Excellant |
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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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Small die crack running through TIBCONS on obverse |
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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 130, November 1998 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$2250.00 - $2500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10852-HBW9W8Z1Z0K |