COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to AD 14-37 (Reece period 1).  PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female figure draped and seated right on chair with plain legs, holding a branch and long sceptre; below chair, a double line. Probably mint of Lyons. RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 26.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right.
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right on a chair with plain legs and holding a branch and sceptre, with two lines under the chair.
Reverse legend: PONT[...] MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.43
Diameter (mm): 20.3
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Place known as: Grimstead
Discovery method: Metal detector