COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius oF Tiberius, PONTIF MAXIM (female seated), mint of Lyon, after AD 16. This type is commonly referred to as the 'tribute penny' of the Bible after the New Testament story in Matthew's Gospel (Chapter 22, 17-21). RIC no. 26.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female seated right holding sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 16.0 to 
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Raithby
District: East Lindsey
County: Lincolnshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Chance find during metal detecting