COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver coin: a denarius of Tiberius dating from AD 14 - 37 (Reece period 1). Reverse legend PONTIF MAXIM. The reverse depicts a female figure, seated right on a chair with ornate legs, holding a sceptre and olive branch, a single line below. Mint of Lyon. Reference: RIC I (revised edition), p. 95, no. 30.



Weight: 3.2 gms Diameter: 18.7 mm

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: A laureate head of the emperor, facing right.
Obverse legend: [TI CA]ESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: A female figure, seated right on a chair with ornate legs, holding sceptre and olive branch; single line below.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: County of Herefordshire
County: County of Herefordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Adforton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30