COIN (ROMAN)
A worn silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14 - 37), dating to the period c. AD 14 - 37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax or Livia seated left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC I (2nd ed), p. 95, no. 30.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI / AVG F AVGVSTUS]
Reverse: A female figure (Pax or Livia) seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left, single line below
Reverse legend: [PONTIF MAXIM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 17.2
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Fragment
Parish: Brassington
District: Derbyshire Dales
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector