COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicts a figure of Livia or Pax seated right. double line below. Mint of Lyons. Cf. RIC I, p: 95 no: 26.



Measurements: diameter: 17.77mm; thickness: 2.0mm and weight: 2.7g

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [TI CAES]AR DIVI AVG FAV[GVSTVS] retrograde
Reverse: Female figure, draped, right, seated, right on chair with plain legs, holding branch and long sceptre; below chair, a double line
Reverse legend: [PONTIF M]AXIM. retrograde
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.7
Diameter (mm): 17.77
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Region: South East
Place known as: Beddingham
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.1