COIN (ROMAN)

A contemporary copy of a Roman copper alloy and silver plated denarius copying Tiberius (AD 14-37) Reece Period 1. PONTIF MAXIM Reverse type depicting female figure seated right, holding sceptre and branch. Mint of 'Lugdunum'. RIC I, p. 95, cf. 30.



The coin is damaged and the copper alloy core is visible where the silver plate has been damaged.

Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Copper alloy
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: --//-
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI [AVG F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Female figure seated right with vertical sceptre and single line below
Reverse legend: POTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 1.0
Diameter (mm): 18.17
Thickness (mm): 1.77
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Staffordshire
County: Staffordshire
Region: West Midlands
Place known as: Penkridge
Discovery method: Metal detector