April 4 527 through August 1 527
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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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W5, S-117, DOC-1c, Berk-NA, MIB-N1, R-NA, BMC-4, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.51g |
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Diameter
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20.9 mm |
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Die Axis
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190° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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Theta |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, each seated holding globus, partial throne on sides with cushions, Cross between heads |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIANPPAVG, CONOB in exergue |
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Reverse Image
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Angel of Victory seated facing right holding cross and globus with cross, star at right |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG(Theta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superb |
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Strike
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Superb with on the lightest weakness on reverse |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 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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Large flan extending beyond rim on 3/4's of reverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) - 14 known, 6 impounded in museum collections (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Private treaty Artkeepers, August 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$5500.00 - $6000.00 |
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Inventory #
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11012-AKR0W0F0Z8K |