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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-346, DOC-5, Berk-NA, MIB-1, R-750, BMC-5, BN-4 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.43g |
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Diameter
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21.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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178° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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565-567 |
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Officinae
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E |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justin II, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with Victory holding wreath on top and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNI-VSTI-NVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Constantinopolis seated on throne, holding spear on left and globus with cross on right, with star in left field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGE, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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Almost completely full |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 90% 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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Near Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Stain on obverse at 10 o'clock and on breast plate |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Common (More than 250 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery - April 1994 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$450.00 - $600.00 |
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Inventory #
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10875-CCW9X9X0K4K |