April 11 491 through July 1 518
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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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W11, S-5, DOC-7, Berk-32, MIB-7, R-315, BMC-2, BN-9 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.45g |
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Diameter
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20.1 mm |
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Die Axis
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170° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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507-518 (generally accepted that these were produced in the later part of specified the period) |
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Officinae
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Delta |
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Obverse Image
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3/4 facing Anastasius wearing helmet and diadem, holding spear and shield with horseman |
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Obverse Legend
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DNANASTA-SIVSPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory facing left holding staff with an inverted Christogram at top, staff made of dots |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG(Delta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Completely full, with some slight die clashing 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 at all |
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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 dig above spear head on obverse |
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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 Ed Waddell On-Line Coin Auction #1 - March 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$750.00 - $1000.00 |
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Inventory #
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10962-EWF0F0R0K3K |