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Bronze As of Nero With Counterstamps

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:70.00 - 100.00 USD
Bronze As of Nero With Counterstamps
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C14: Bronze As of Nero With Counterstamps Roman emperors sometimes stamped an impression (called a "counterstamp" or "countermark") on coinage. This was done for a variety of reasons. In some instances, a stamp was applied to indicate that, while worn, the coin was still valid legal tender, albeit devalued by 50%). As a Roman coin was passed from person to person it might eventually show such signs of wear that it was difficult to identify, and might not be accepted. At this point, the then-owner of the coin could ask that it be counterstamped by a moneyer. Obverse: Head of Nero right; star to right; countermarked "KAI" in ligature. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S-C, "victory of the emperors; with the approval of the Senate "); Victory flying left, holding wreath and palm; oval counterstamp of a pellet. $50 reserve JC-30101-14