COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to the period c. AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting female figure, holding sceptre/spear and branch, seated right. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed), p. 95, nos. 26, 30. 


Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure, holding sceptre/spear and branch, seated right
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.3
Diameter (mm): 18.62
Thickness (mm): 1.97
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Shotley Low Quarter
District: Northumberland
County: Northumberland
Region: North East
Discovery method: Metal detector