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 left.  Mint of Lyon.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: A laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: A female seated left
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.74
Diameter (mm): 19.32
Completeness: Complete
Parish: St. Mary Bourne
District: Basingstoke and Deane
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector