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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W8v1, S-119, DOC-4, Berk-NA, MIB-2c var, R-438, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.47g |
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Diameter
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20.8 mm |
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Die Axis
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175° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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S |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, each holding globus, sitting on throne with a cross-bar between their heads and a Cross above |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINANPPAVG, CONOB in exergue (Missing the I in JUSTINIAN) |
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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-AAVGGGS, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Extremely fine |
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Strike
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Almost superb, with the slightess weakness at the lower legend lettering on obverse |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 85% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Almost Mint State (XF+) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Light stain on reverse |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Extremely Rare (2 to 5 known) - 5 known, 1 impounded in museum collection (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Private Treaty Ed Waddell - July 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$4500.00 - $5000.00 |
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Inventory #
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11016-EWH0V0F0Z7K |