COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius of Tiberius dating to AD 36 to 37. (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female seated facing right, holding a sceptre and branch. RIC Vol. I (revised) p.95 no. 30

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head facing right.
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 36.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.48
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Taunton Deane
County: Somerset
Region: South West
Place known as: Norton Fitzwarren CP
Discovery method: Metal detector