COIN (ROMAN)

A corroded silver Roman denarius, probably of Tiberius and dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female figure (Pax or Livia) seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30. 

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: - // -
Obverse: Head, right.
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: A female figure (Pax or Livia) seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left.
Reverse legend: PONTIF-MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.43
Diameter (mm): 19.6
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Leckhampstead
District: Aylesbury Vale
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector