Usually I don't pick up common coins like this one, a Syriae Commune As(arion) of Claudius, in as well worn condition as this one, although the very smooth surface tells me this coin might have circulated for centuries and is somewhat attractive to me for that reason alone. W hat intrigues me about it though is the countermark. Any ideas on who might have done this and at what time? Thanks for any opinions you might offer.
Summarizing the topic as covered by Howgego, the function of countermarks may include: 1. To indicate denomination 2. To revalidate a very worn coin (perhaps this is applicable to your coin) 3. To indicate demonitization of the coin
