COIN (ROMAN)

An apparently silver plated Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), the so-called 'Tribute Penny', PONTIF MAXIM reverse around female figure seated right holding inverted spear and branch on a chair with ornamented legs and a triple line below.

There are patches of missing plating on both obverse and reverse.

Reference: RIC I, p.95 no.28.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Laureate bust right
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR] DIVI AVG F AVGVS[TVS]
Reverse: Female figure seated right holding inverted spear and branch on a chair with ornamented legs and a triple line below.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.56
Diameter (mm): 18.83
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: New Forest
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Damerham
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The Tribute Penny is mentioned in the New Testament story in Matthew's Gospel (Chapter 22, 17-21).