COIN (ROMAN)

A worn 1st-century silver Roman denarius of Tiberius, 'PONTIF MAXIM', Lyon mint (AD 14-37; probably R.I.C. 30; Reece issue period 1)

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Head laureate facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG [F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Female figure seated right holding long vertical sceptre and branch, single exergual line below
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.5
Diameter (mm): 16.3
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: East Hampshire
County: Hampshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Petersfield
Discovery method: Metal detector