COIN (ROMAN)

A contemporary copy of a denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 14 to 37. Copying a PONTIF MAXIM reverse type from the mint of Rome.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Head right
Obverse legend: [...]DIVI F[...]
Reverse: Seated figure right
Reverse legend: [PO]NTIF MAXIM
Weight (g): 2.56
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Ancaster
District: South Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector