42 Nummi Countermark, As of Galba, 68-69, Libertas

€166,640.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year501-533
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value42 Nummi = 1⁄12 Siliqua = 1⁄96 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.62 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#69, RIC I#cf. 372
Obverse descriptionBust facing right and surrounded by legend, all with an etched countermark of a re-value in the right field.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP SER GALBA CAES AVG TR P XLII
(Translation: Imperator Servius Galba Caesar Augustus Tribunicia Potestate Emperor Servius Galba, Caesar, August invested with Tribunician Power)
Reverse descriptionLibertas standing holding sceptre and pileus, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTAS PVBLICA S - C
(Translation: Libertas Publica / Senatus Consulto Freedom of the People / By Decree of the Senate)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (501-533)  - -
Catalog ID1415810680
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