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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W9, S-115c, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-3a, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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20.7 mm |
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Die Axis
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180° |
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Accepted Striking Period
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527 |
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Officinae
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Z (retrograde) |
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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, right knee of both Justin I and Justinian I higher, seated on "lyre" backed throne |
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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-AAVGGGZ(retrograde), CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Extremely fine, polished |
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Strike
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Superb |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 95% centered, small flan buckle as produced |
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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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Small flan buckle visible from 7 to 11 o'clock on the 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) - 3 known, none 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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$6000.00 - $6500.00 |
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Inventory #
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11020-SPH0V0F0Z6K |