COIN (ROMAN)

A silver plated with copper-alloy core contemporary copy of a Roman denarius of Tiberius dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Livia as Pax seated right. Uncertain mint. 

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Livia seated left
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.03
Diameter (mm): 18.5
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Pewsey
District: Wiltshire
County: Wiltshire
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector