COIN (ROMAN)
A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius, dating to c.AD 14 - 37. Reece Period 1. PONTIF MAXIM, reverse type shows Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and long vertical sceptre, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a single line. Mint of Lugdunum.
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -/-//
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: TI C[AESAR DIVI A]VG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and long vertical sceptre, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a single line
Reverse legend: PONTIF [MAXIM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.6
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Packington
District: North West Leicestershire
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30
Notes: Images and information kindly provided by the finder.