October 5 610 through January 11 641
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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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W4, S-NA, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-81 (Mis-Attributed) |
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Weight in Grams
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2.17g |
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Diameter
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18.3 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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? |
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Officinae
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S |
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Obverse Image
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Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed, draped and cuirassed (Small diameter die) |
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Obverse Legend
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DNHERACLI-USTPPAV |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on base on Globus |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIAAVGUS |
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Die Quality
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Fine, a little die wear on obverse |
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Strike
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90% Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 90% 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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Two small stains on reverse |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Unknown (Currently Extremely Rare 2 to 5 pieces known) (I have only found a like example in the Bibliotheque Nationale) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from CNG Sale 51, Lot 1623 - September 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1000.00 - $1500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10904-CNGO9V9Z1K1K |