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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W4v3, S-NA, DOC-NA, Berk-NA, MIB-1d var, R-436, BMC-5, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.45g |
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Diameter
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21.0 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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I |
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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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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-AAVGGGI, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Fine |
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Strike
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Some weakness apparent at center of both sides |
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Flan Quality
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Fine, 100% centered |
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Wear
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Minimal, if any |
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Overall Condition Rating
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Mint State (XF) |
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This Coin's Uniqueness
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Flatness of the upper part of both Angel's wings on 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) - 14 known, 4 impounded in museum collections (11/00) |
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Provenance
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Private Treaty Ed Waddel, July 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$4000.00 - $4500.00 |
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Inventory #
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11024-EWH0V0F0Z7K |