COIN (ROMAN)

An extremely corroded Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), 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: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bust, right.
Obverse legend: [...]
Reverse: Female figure (Pax or Livia) seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left.
Reverse legend: [...]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 19.5
Thickness (mm): 2.4
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Chawton
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30
Notes: 
This type is known apocryphally as a "Tribute penny" having long been assumed to be the coin referred to in the gospel of Mark ("bring me a penny, that I may see it" (Mark 12:15)).