October 5 610 through January 11 641
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Denomination
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Semissis |
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Minted At
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Cyprus? |
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Reference Information
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W7, S-930, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-79, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-1 |
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Weight in Grams
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2.24g |
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Diameter
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17.8 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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613 - 641 |
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Officinae
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S |
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Obverse Image
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Bust of Heralius facing right (beardless), diademed, draped and cuirassed |
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Obverse Legend
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DNHERACLI-USTPPAV |
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Reverse Image
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P-headed Cross Potent on Globus |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIAAVGUS |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Obverse is weak with a shattered die, the reverse (the important part) is complete |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 95% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Shattered obverse die |
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Desirability
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Medium |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) (I only know of 4 pieces, of which I own 2 (the other is the Lacam coin) and this is the finest of all 4) |
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Provenance
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Purchased off of Ebay - June 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$1000.00 - $1500.00 |
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Inventory #
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10992-HV0O0R0K6K |