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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W4v2, S-124, DOC-8, Berk-NA, MIB-1d var, R-437, BMC-6, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.48g |
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Diameter
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20.2 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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r (Gamma) |
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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, Cross between heads |
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Obverse Legend
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DNIVSTINETIVSTINIPPAVG, CONOB in exergue (Missing AN 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 (Note the dot under the Star, this is one of two reverse dies that exhibit such a dot. What is the meaning? I have not idea, but most likely it meant something.) |
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Reverse Legend
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VICTORI-AAVGGG(Gamma), 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 Angel are present |
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Flan Quality
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Superb, 100% 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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Only this coins incredible condition |
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Desirability
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High |
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Rarity
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Rare (10 to 20 known) - 15 known, 6 impounded in museum collections (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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11023-EWH0V0F0Z1K |