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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W5, S-3, DOC-3b, Berk-NA, MIB-4, R-312, BMC-NA, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.46g |
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Diameter
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21.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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182° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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492-507 |
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Officinae
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R |
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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 cross made of dots with star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGR, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine to 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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Near Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Tear drop ears (die variety) |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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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 CNG Auction 51, Lot 1561 - September 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$600.00 - $750.00 |
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Inventory #
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10901-CNGF9N9V0K9K |