COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (RIC 26).

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: none
Obverse: right facing laureate bust
Obverse legend: TICAESARDIVIAVGFAVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female seated right with laurel? (struck off centre)
Reverse legend: PONTIF[MAXIM}
Dated: 16.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.58
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Preservation: Good
Parish: Thurcaston and Cropston
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
known as the tribute penny after a story in St Matthews gospel.