September 26 578 through August 14 582
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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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W4, S-422v, DOC-NA, Berk-77, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.42g |
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Diameter
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21.7 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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578-582 |
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Officinae
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H |
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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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Jeweled Cross potent on four steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGH, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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95% Complete |
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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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1mm die line at right hand base of Cross Potent |
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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 1589 - September 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$350.00 - $500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10902-CNGR9W9X0K9K |