COIN (ROMAN)
An incomplete Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to AD 14-37, Reece Period 1.

Description: This denarius is the PONTIF MAXIM reverse type and of uncertain mint.

Obverse: Laureate head right, the inscription reads [TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS].

Reverse: Female figure (Livia) seated right, holding branch and vertical sceptre, the inscription reads PONTIF [MAXIM].

Measurements: Diameter: 17.03 mm; Thickness: 1.76 mm and Weight: 3.06 g.

Discussion: This type is known apocryphally as a "Tribute penny", as it is assumed to be the coin referred to in the gospel of Mark 12:15: "Bring me a penny, that I may see it". See RIC I, No.26-30.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse legend: PONTIF [MAXIM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.06
Diameter (mm): 17.03
Thickness (mm): 1.76
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Goudhurst
District: Tunbridge Wells
County: Kent
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.26