COIN (ROMAN)
Copper alloy dupondius of Tiberius, S-C (on either side of a round temple with sharply domed roof), mint of Rome, c. AD 22-23. RIC vol. II, p. 99, no. 74.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Dupondius
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Radiate head of Augustus, left
Obverse legend: DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER
Reverse: Round temple with sharply domed roof, six columns showing
Reverse legend: S-C
Dated: 22.0 to 23.0
Diameter (mm): 30.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Medway
County: Medway
Region: South East
Place known as: Rochester
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: The coin was identified using photographs, so the weight could not be ascertained.  The patina on the coin is not typical of an ancient loss.