COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 16-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicts a figure seated right. Mint of Lyon. (The so-called tribute penny).

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: A laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI] AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: A figure seated right
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.59
Diameter (mm): 18.19
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Harting
District: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector