COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Livia as Pax seated right on a throne with ornate legs, single line below and holding a long sceptre and olive branch. The coin is pierced by a hole through it. RIC volume 1 No 30 (probably).

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right.
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI] AVG F AVGUST
Reverse: Livia as Pax seated right on a throne with a single line below and holding a long sceptre and olive branch.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.14
Diameter (mm): 17.9
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Chiseldon
District: Swindon
County: Swindon
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector
Notes: 
The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.