COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman plated  denarius, contemporary copy, of Tiberius (AD 14-37);  [PONTIF MAX]IM; Female seated right, holding sceptre and  branch; Lugdunum; Reece  1. RIC  I, p. 95, cf. 30. Obverse:  [ ] AVGVSTVS; Unclear laureate head right.  Reverse:  [PONTIF MAX]IM; Female seated right, holding sceptre and  branch.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Unclear laureate head right
Obverse legend:  [ ] AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female seated right, holding sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAX]IM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 1.79
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector