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

Issuer Ostrogothic Kingdom
Year 501-533
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 42 Nummi = 1⁄12 Siliqua = 1⁄96 Tremissis
Currency Tremissis (490-553)
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.62 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MEC I#69, RIC I#cf. 372
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 IMP 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 description Libertas standing holding sceptre and pileus, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LIBERTAS PVBLICA S - C
(Translation: Libertas Publica / Senatus Consulto Freedom of the People / By Decree of the Senate)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (501-533) - -
Numisquare ID 1415810680
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