COIN (ROMAN)

A copper alloy sestertius of Tiberius dating between AD14-AD37 (Reece Period 1). Identified from portrait. The coin is worn. Obverse shows a bust facing right. Obverse legend is illegible. Reverse shows a helmeted figure walking right.  It is just discernable that the figure is holding a parazonium projecting from his waist, indicating that this is the personification of Virtus.  Reverse legend illegible.

Diameter: 27.1mm. Weight: 9.4g. Identified from photograph and notes. No further information available.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Sestertius
Material: Copper alloy
Obverse: Bust, right
Reverse: Personification of Virtus. Helmeted figure advancing right with parazonium projecting from waist
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 9.4
Diameter (mm): 27.1
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Much Hadham
District: East Hertfordshire
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Discovery method: Metal detector