November 23 602 through October 5 610
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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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W9, S-NA, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-NA, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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22.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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190° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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607-609 |
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Officinae
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E |
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Obverse Image
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Phocas facing, draped and cuirassed wearing crown without Pendilia, holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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ONFOCAS-PERPAV (It is important that this piece is missing the G at the end of the legend) |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus with cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGE, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished |
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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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None |
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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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Small area of die rust at Angel's feet on reverse |
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Desirability
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Extremely Low |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) I know of 3 examples all from the same set of dies 5/00 |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Leu Numismatik Sale 75, Lot 1629 - October 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$750.00 - $900.00 |
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Inventory #
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10917-EWV9E9O1K0K |