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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W10, S-122, DOC-7a, Berk-NA, MIB-3b, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.50g |
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Diameter
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21.6 mm |
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Die Axis
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170° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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Delta |
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Obverse Image
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Justin I on left and Justinian I on right, both nimbate, each holding globus on chest, seating on "lyre" backed throne with cross-bar and a Cross between their heads |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINVETIVSTINIANVSPPAVG, 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(Delta), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine-Extremely Fine (The "scratches" between the bodies of Justin I and Justinian I is actually die clash marks that are present on all known specimens.) |
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Strike
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Superb |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 90% centered |
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Wear
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Very Light |
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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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Rim flatness on the lower part of the 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) - 11 known, 5 impounded in museum collections (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Private Collector - November 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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11019-EWH0V0F0Z9K |