COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius (14-37), struck after AD 16. This type of coin is often refered to as the 'Tribute Penny' of the Bible after the well-known New Testament story in the gospel of Matthew (Ch. 22, vs 17-21).

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAES[AR DIVI] AVG [F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Female seated right holding sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: [PONTIF] MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 37.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Kirkby La Thorpe
District: North Kesteven
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector