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

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 501-553
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 42 Nummi = 1⁄12 Siliqua = 1⁄96 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Bronze
Weight 28 g
Diameter 10.30 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#cf. 69, RIC I#cf. 508/510
Obverse description Bust facing right and surrounded by legend, all with an etched countermark of a re-value in the right field.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SER 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 description Winged Victory walking left with letter on either side.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering S - C
(Translation: Senatus Consulto By Decree of the Senate)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (501-553) - -
Numisquare ID 6711038270
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