COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14 - 37), dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a Female figure seated right holding long vertical sceptre and branch, chair with legs ornamented. Mint of Lugdunum. As RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [TI] CAESAR DIVI-AVG F AVG[VSTVS]
Reverse: Female seated on chair facing right, holding a sceptre and branch, chair with ornamented legs
Reverse legend: PONTIF-[MAXIM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.21
Diameter (mm): 18.4
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Derbyshire
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Catton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30