August 1 527 through November 14 565
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Denomination
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Solidus |
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Minted At
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Thessalonica |
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Reference Information
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W26, S-138, DOC-7, Berk-NA, MIB-22, R-448, BMC-NA, BN-9 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.42g |
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Diameter
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20.0 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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538-545 |
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Officinae
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NA |
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Obverse Image
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Facing image of Justinian I, helmeted and cuirassed, holding globus with cross and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINI-ANVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing holding long staff, globus only, star in right field |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine, polished fields |
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Strike
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A little better than average, slight weakness on Justinian's nose |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 90% 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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Slight weakness on Justinian's nose |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Scarce to Rare (20 to 50 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Axis Mundi - December 1999 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1500.00 - $1750.00 |
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Inventory #
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10927-AXO9O9R1H2K |