COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Tiberius. This coin is often refered to as the 'Tribute penny' of the Bible after the story in Matthew 22, 17-21.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate bust right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female (Livia?) seated right, holding sceptre and branch.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Lenton Keisby and Osgodby
District: South Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector