COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius, dating to the period AD c. 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse depicting a female figure seated right, holding sceptre and branch. Mint of Lyon. RIC I (rev.), p. 95, nos. 26, 28 or 30.


Dimensions: 18.4mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 3.38g.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI [A]VG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding spear or sceptre in right hand, branch in left hand.
Reverse legend: [PONTIF] MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.38
Diameter (mm): 18.4
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Welwyn Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Ayot St. Peter
Discovery method: Metal detector