42 Nummi Countermark, As of Galba, 68-69, winged Victory

€166,642.00
IssuerOstrogothic Kingdom
Year501-553
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value42 Nummi = 1⁄12 Siliqua = 1⁄96 Tremissis
CurrencyTremissis (490-553)
CompositionBronze
Weight28 g
Dimensions10.30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#cf. 69, RIC I#cf. 508/510
Obverse descriptionBust facing right and surrounded by legend, all with an etched countermark of a re-value in the right field.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSER SVLPI GALBA IMP CAESAR AVG P M TR P XLII
(Translation: Servius Sulpicius Galba Imperator Caesar Augustus Tribunicia Potestate Emperor Servius Sulpicius Galba, Caesar, August invested with Tribunician Power)
Reverse descriptionWinged Victory walking left with letter on either side.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS - C
(Translation: Senatus Consulto By Decree of the Senate)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (501-553)  - -
Catalog ID6711038270
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