COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of the emperor Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type with Pax seated with branch and sceptre. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30.  Die axis 3 O'Clock.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CASEAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Pax (possibly Livia) seated right with sceptre and branch.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.5
Diameter (mm): 17.55
Thickness (mm): 2.43
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: South Kelsey
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30