COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 16-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicts a figure seated right. Mint of Lyon. (The so-called tribute penny).  Cf. RIC I, Tiberius 26.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: None
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI] AVG FAVGVSTVS. (Counter clockwise)
Reverse: Female (Livia?)seated right holding sceptre and branch.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM. (Counter clockwise)
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.7
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Thickness (mm): 1.9
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Patching
District: Arun
County: West Sussex
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.26