October 5 610 through January 11 641
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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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W31, S-746, DOC-22, Berk-NA, MIB-26, R-1368, BMC-37, BN-28 |
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Weight in Grams
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4.35g |
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Diameter
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21.7 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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625 - 629 |
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Officinae
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A(Theta) |
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Obverse Image
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Facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, wearing chlamys and elaborate crown with cross on top, Heraclius has a short beard and Heraclius Constantine has no beard and is almost equal in size and a Cross between their heads |
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Obverse Legend
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ddNNhERACLIUSETHERACONSTPPAVG |
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Reverse Image
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Cross Potent on three steps |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORIA-AVGUA(Theta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Almost Complete, with slight weakness in lettering of obverse (as normal) |
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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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Small die flaw at 7 o'clock on the obverse flan edge |
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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 A.H. Baldwin's - July 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$350.00 - $500.00 |
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Inventory #
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11000-ABW0E0E0K7K |