COIN (ROMAN)

A silver plated contemporary copy of a denarius of Tiberius, AD14-37, (Reece period 1). This coin is copying a coin minted in Lyon. Reverse legend reads [PONTIF MAXIM]. Reverse shows Female figure seated right holding branch. See RIC I, p.95, c.f.30.



Obverse shows a laureate head right. Obverse legend reads TI[...]AVG[...]. Condition is fine, die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 1.42g, diameter is 19mm.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Base Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI[...]AVG[...]
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding branch
Reverse legend: [PONTIF MAXIM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 1.42
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: South Cambridgeshire Area
Discovery method: Metal detector