COIN (ROMAN)
A worn complete silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14 to AD 37), dating to the period AD 14 to AD 37. PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a triple line. Mint of Lugdunum. C.f. RIC I (2nd ed), Tiberius 28. Die axis nine o'clock.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: of Tiberius, laureate, right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; line below
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.43
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Houghton
District: Test Valley
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector