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Denomination
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20 Siliquae |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W1, S-423, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-6, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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3.71g |
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Diameter
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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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178° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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578-582 |
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Officinae
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I |
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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-TANTPPAVI |
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Reverse Image
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Cross potent on four steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGI, OBXX in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Very Fine, polished |
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Strike
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A little weak on left cheek and mouth and left legends on both sides |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if at all |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Slight die roughness at 9 o'clock on obverse rim |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) (Actually this is only the second known piece with the other impounded in Brussels museum.) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Jean Elsen Sale 57, Lot 1974 - March 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$4000.00 - $4500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10869-HBR9E9V0W3K |