COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicts a figure seated right with a branch and sceptre. Mint of Lyon. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: A figure seated right with a branch and sceptre
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.38
Diameter (mm): 19.04
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Brightwalton
District: West Berkshire
County: West Berkshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RIC reference: ric.1(2).tib.30