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Ruler: | Tiberius/Augustus |
Reigned: | (Tiberius) 19th Aug. 14 AD - 16th Mar. 37 AD |
Denomination: | Countermarked Dupondius of Augustus |
Mint: | Rome |
Date of Issue: | [Host coin] 16 BC |
Obverse: |
[Host coin] "AVGVSTVS / TRIBVNIC / POTEST" in three lines in oak-wreath. Countermark: "TI•C•A" |
Reverse: | [Host coin] "T CRISPINVS SVLPCIANVS III A A A F F" around "SC" |
Reference: | RCVM 1669, RIC 334 [Host coin] |
Weight: | 7.7 gms |
Diameter: | 24.5 mm |
Comment: | The initials of the countermark on the obverse probably stand for (TI)berius (C)aesar (A)ugustus. Very little is known about countermarked coins. For those of this period the host coins are often very worn and the counter-marking seems to be a re-validation of the coin. Presumably it was cheaper than carting them of to be melted down and re-minted. They are often found in Britain (as this one was), near Roman military establishments along with normal bronze coins as well as "unofficial" marked and un-marked coins. They are associated with the Claudian invasion of 43 AD, and must have been used for trading with the locals. |
TIBERIUS (Tiberius Claudius Nero)
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