COIN (ROMAN)

Silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating AD 36-7 (Reece Period 1). Reverse type PONTIF MAXIM reverse depicts a female figure seated facing right, holding a long verticle sceptre in left hand and a branch in her right, chair legs are plain with two lines below. Mint: Rome. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30.



Diameter: 19 mm

Thickness: 1.9 mm

Weight: 2.6 g



The right part of the coin is missing, presumably lost in antiquity. About 85% of the coin remains.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: T[I CAESAR DIVI AVG F] AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding a long vertical sceptre in left hand and a branch in her right hand. Chair has plain legs, and one line below.
Reverse legend: PONTIF [MAXIM]
Dated: 36.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Wall
District: Lichfield
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector