COIN (ROMAN)

An apparently silver plated Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), the so-called 'Tribute Penny', PONTIF MAXIM (retrograde) reverse around female figure seated right holding long vertical sceptre and branch on a chair with ornamented legs, single line below. Mint of Lyon, AD 14-37 (Reece period 1).

Reference: RIC I, p.95, 30.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS retrograde
Reverse: Female standing right holding long vertical sceptre in right hand, branch in left; chair legs ornate, single line below
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM retrograde
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.38
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Hursley
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30