COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman denarius of Tiberius, dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Livia or Pax seated right on throne with ornate legs, holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of Lyon. As RIC I, p. 103, no. 3.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -
Obverse: Lauraet head right.
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Livia or Pax seated right on throne with ornate legs, holding branch and vertical sceptre.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.45
Diameter (mm): 19.23
Thickness (mm): 2.45
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Mid Suffolk
County: Suffolk
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Rattlesden
Discovery method: Metal detector