Ostrogothic Kingdom 42 Nummi, 501 – 553

Countermark; As of Claudius, 41-54

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ostrogothic Kingdom Ostrogothic Kingdom
Currency Tremissis (490 – 553)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 42 Nummi
Year 501 – 553
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 2.74
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

42 Nummi from Ostrogothic Kingdom. Issued from 501 to 553. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 2.74 g.

Obverse
Bust facing left and surrounded by legend, all with an etched countermark of a re-value in the left field. (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestate Imperator Pater Patriae
Emperor Tiberius Claudius Caesar, August, Greatest Pontiff invested with Tribunician Power, Father of the Nation)
Reverse
Libertas standing and surrounded by legend. (Libertas Augusta / Senatus Consulto
Freedom of the August / By Decree of the Senate)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (501-553) 

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