April 11 491 through July 1 518
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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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W10, S-4, DOC-6, Berk-NA, MIB-6, R-NA, BMC-8, BN-8 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.49g |
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Diameter
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20.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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190° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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507-518 |
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Officinae
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I (Unlisted) |
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Obverse Image
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3/4 facing Anastasius wearing helmet and diadem, holding spear and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNANASTA-SIVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing left holding staff with an inverted Christogram at top with an 'X' at base of Christogram |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGI, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superior |
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Strike
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Almost completely full, slight weakness on nose and mouth |
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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 (FDC) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Stain on Reverse at 5 o'clock |
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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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Ex. CNG Triton I Sale 12/97, Lot 1755, Purchased from Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale #5 - May 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1000.00 - $1250.00 |
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Inventory #
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10880-FSO9Z9X0X5K |