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

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 8.98 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#cf. 69, RIC I#cf. 304
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 Eagle and trophies 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 9175648990
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