42 Nummi Countermark, As of Domitian, 81-96

€166,644.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year501-553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value42 Nummi = 1⁄12 Siliqua = 1⁄96 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.42 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#85, MIB I#14, RIC I#cf. 1053
Obverse descriptionBust facing right and surrounded by legend, all with an etched countermark of a re-value in the right field.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER PP
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus Consul Duodecimum Censor Perpetuus Pater Patriae Emperor Caesar Domitian, August, Victor of the Germans, Consul for the Twelfth Time, Perpetual Censor, Father of the Nation)
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing holding sceptre and pileus, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI S - C
(Translation: Iovi Conservatori / Senatus Consulto Jupiter the Protector / By Decree of the Senate)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (501-553)  - -
Catalog ID8005878730
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