COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete contemporary plated copy of a silver Roman denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). [PONTIF]-MAXIM reverse type depicting a seated female figure left holding branch and vertical sceptre. Prototype of the mint of Lyon. Copying RIC I (2nd ed.), p. 95, no. 30.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI-[AVG F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Seated female figure left holding branch and vertical sceptre
Reverse legend: [PONTIF]-MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 0.79
Diameter (mm): 17.38
Completeness: Incomplete
Parish: Horley
District: Reigate and Banstead
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector