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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W6, S-115, DOC-1a, Berk-NA, MIB-2a, R-NA, BMC-3, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.50g |
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Diameter
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20.4 mm |
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Die Axis
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185° |
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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, seated with hands clasped on chest, left knee of Justin I and right knee of Justinian I higher, high backed throne present on both sides made of dots |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIANPPAV, CONOB in exergue (No G at end of legend) |
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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, polished |
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Strike
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Superb, even the eyes of the emperors and Angels are present |
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Flan Quality
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Superb, 90% center |
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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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None |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) - 16 known, 6 impounded in museums (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Private treaty Ed Waddell, January 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$7000.00 - $7500.00 |
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Inventory #
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11018-EWH0V0F0Z1K |