COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 16-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicts a female seated right.  Mint of Lyon.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: A laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVGF AVGVSTVS
Reverse: A female seated right
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.25
Diameter (mm): 19.82
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Bix and Assendon
District: South Oxfordshire
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector