COIN (ROMAN)

A plated denarius of Tiberius; the so-called 'Tribute Penny'. Rev: PONTIF MAXIM. AD16-37

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F
Reverse: Female seated facing right with sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.07
Diameter (mm): 18.18
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Bradfield
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector