November 23 602 through October 5 610
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Denomination
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20 Siliquae Light Weigh Solidus |
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Minted At
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Constantinople |
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Reference Information
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W2, S-629, DOC-14, Berk-NA, MIB-21, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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3.59g |
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Diameter
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20.7 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 holding globus with cross on left |
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Obverse Legend
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DNFOCAS-PERPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Standing Angel facing hold staff with Christogram on left and globus without a cross on right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVVGE, OBXX in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superb, polished with light die lines on obverse |
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Strike
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Almost Complete |
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Flan Quality
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Excellant, 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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Reverse is slightly off center with some weakness at the top of the left legends |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Very Rare (5 to 10 known) |
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Provenance
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Purchased from Ponterio's Sale 106, Lot 306 - April 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$3000.00 - $3500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10978-PO0H0H0O4K |