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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W4, S-120, DOC-5b, Berk-41, MIB-1d, R-NA, BMC-NA, BN-NA |
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Weight in Grams
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4.45g |
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Diameter
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21.2 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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S |
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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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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-AAVGGGS, CONOB in exergue |
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Die Quality
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Superb |
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Strike
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One of the most complete strikes that I have ever seen for this series of coins |
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Flan Quality
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Excellant, 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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Small impression on the rim at 8 o'clock on the obverse |
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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 treaty Ed Waddell, July 2000 |
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1999 Approximate Value (US $)
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$7000 - $7500 |
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Inventory #
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11033-EWH0V0F0Z8K |