COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver plated contempory copy of a denarius of Tiberius dating to AD 14 to 37. (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting a female seated facing right, holding a sceptre and branch. Copying a coin from Lyon mint. Copying RIC Vol. I (revised) p.95 no. 26 or 28.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: None
Obverse: Laureate head facing right.
Obverse legend: [TI CAE]SAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right holding vertical sceptre in right hand and branch in left
Reverse legend: PONTIF [M]AXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.96
Diameter (mm): 18.7
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: West Dorset
County: Dorset
Region: South West
Place known as: Chickerell CP
Discovery method: Metal detector