COIN (ROMAN)
A slightly worn silver-plated copper-alloy contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Tiberius, 'PONTIF MAXIM', 'Lyon' mint (AD 14-37; cf. R.I.C. 30; Reece issue period 1). The copper alloy can be seen in areas where the silver has flaked off.  The plating on the reverse face is particluarly inconsistent around the edge. Furthermore there would appear to be a spelling error on the reverse.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Head laureate facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right holding long vertical sceptre and branch, single exergual line below
Reverse legend: PONTIF MIXAM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.24
Thickness (mm): 2.25
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Ropley CP
Discovery method: Metal detector