COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 36 to 37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting female figure seated right holding vertical sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC I, p. 95, no. 26

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right.
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI [AVG F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding branch and vertical sceptre, double line below.
Reverse legend: PONT[IF MA]XIM
Dated: 36.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.4
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Welwyn Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Nr Ayot St Lawrence
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.26
Notes: 
This type of coin is often referred to as the "Tribute Penny" of the Bible.