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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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-616, DOC-1, Berk-98, MIB-5, R-1195, BMC-5, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.49g |
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Diameter
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21.2 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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602-603 |
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Officinae
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I |
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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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ONFOCAS-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-AAVVGI, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Complete |
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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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Some flat spots on flan edge probably created at time of minting |
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Desirability
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High |
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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 Vecchi Sale 14, Lot 1444 - February 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$800.00 - $1000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10857-EWV9X9E0K2K |