COIN (ROMAN)
A silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to period c. AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse depicting Pax or Livia seated right holding branch and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. Cf. RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30 for the type.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -/-//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [TI] CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVGVS[  ]
Reverse: Pax or Livia seated right holding branch and sceptre
Reverse legend: [PO]N[TIF] MAX[IM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.7
Diameter (mm): 20.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30