COIN (ROMAN)

A complete silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to the period c. AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). [PONTIF] MAXI[M] reverse type depicting a seated figure right holding branch and vertical sceptre. Prototype of the mint of Rome. As RIC I, p.95, no. 30.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
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): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 16.8
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Sarratt
District: Three Rivers
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30