COIN (ROMAN)

A contemporary copy of Silver Denarius of Tiberius "Tribute Penny" dated to AD 14-37 minted in Lugdunum (Period 1). laureate head right TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS / Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding olive-branch and inverted spear; chair with plain legs, feet on stool PONTIF MAXIM



This coin has a copper core that has been silver plated, the plating has worm away on the raised areas of the bust.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Livia (as Pax) seated right, holding olive-branch and inverted spear; chair with plain legs, feet on stool
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 2.79
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Dymock
District: Forest of Dean
County: Gloucestershire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector