COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece Period 1), PONTIF MAXIM, Pax seated right with sceptre and branch. Mint of Lugdunum (Lyon). RIC I, p. 95, no. 30. This coin is sometimes reckoned to have been the Tribute Penny of the Bible. Chipped and worn.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Pax seated right holding branch and sceptre
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.12
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: EARDISLEY
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30