September 26 578 through October 5 578
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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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W1, S-417, DOC-1, Berk-NA, MIB-1, 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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20.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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578 |
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Officinae
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Z |
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Obverse Image
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Crowned busts of Justin II and Tiberius II Constantine facing, both draped and cuirassed, with a cross between them at top |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVISTINIETCONSTAN, PPAVG in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing holding long staff with Christogram at top, globus with cross |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGGZ, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superb, wonderful engraving |
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Strike
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95% complete |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 100% 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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Small dig to the right of CONOB on reverse, and evidence of die clashing at the top of reverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known), with this piece being accepted as the best example |
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Provenance
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Hunt Sale 1990, Lot 124, Sotheby's Sale 7214, 11/98, Lot 121, Stack's 12/98, Lot 40 |
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2000 Approximate Value (US $)
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Whatever someone is willing to pay |
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Inventory #
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10938-HBX9H9O1W2Z |