COIN (ROMAN)

A plated silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a seated figure right holding branch and vertical sceptre. Prototype of the mint of Rome, copying RIC I (2nd ed.), p.95, no. 30.



The coin has a copper-alloy core, visible in various cracks and a large perforation in the flan, with plated silver surfaces. It measures 18.66mm in diameter, 1.90mm in thickness, and 2.3g in weight.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head of Tiberius right.
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVGVSTVS (retrograde)
Reverse: Seated figure right holding branch and vertical sceptre.
Reverse legend: PONTIF-MAXI[M] (retrograde)
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.3
Diameter (mm): 18.66
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Speen
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30