COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius, incomplete, of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece Period 1), PONTIF MAXIM, Female figure seated right holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Lyon (Lugdunum). RIC I, p. 95, no. 30.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: [Laureate] head right
Obverse legend: TI CA[ESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Lower half of seated female figure (Pax or Livia?) seated right [holding branch and sceptre]
Reverse legend: [PONTIF MA]XIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 1.89
Diameter (mm): 17.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Woodhouse
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector