August 13 582 through November 22 602
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Denomination
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Semissis |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W6, S-486, DOC-12b, Berk-87, MIB-17a, R-1024, BMC-NA, BN-27 |
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Weight in Grams
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2.18g |
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Diameter
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18.5 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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583 - 602 |
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Officinae
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NA |
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Obverse Image
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Bust of Maurice Tiberius facing right, diademed, draped and cuirassed |
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Obverse Legend
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DNMAVRI-CIPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing left, holding wreath on left and globus cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVG, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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Strike
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90% complete, some die wear on obverse |
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Flan Quality
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Good, 95% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal,if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (MS) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Small flan fault on reverse in Angel's skirt |
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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 1599 - September 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$450.00 - $550.00 |
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Inventory #
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10903-CNGR9W9X0K9K |