COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius. PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female seated right. Mint of Lyon. Struck c.AD16. This coin is often referred to as the 'Tribute penny', after the New Testament story in the Biblical book of Matthew, Ch. 22, v.17-21. RIC I, no.26.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right (retrograde legend)
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI] AVG F AVGVSTVS (retrograde legend)
Reverse: Female seated right
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM (retrograde legend)
Dated: 16.0 to 16.0
Weight (g): 2.45
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Apley
District: West Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.26