COIN (ROMAN)

An incomplete and worn silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) dating to the period AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting female figure seated right, holding long vertical sceptre and branch. Mint of Lyon. Mintmark: - -//-



Obverse: [TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS]; Laureate head right



Reverse: [PONTIF MAXIM]; Female figure seated right, holding long vertical sceptre and branch



Diameter: 18.6mm. Weight: 3.19g. DA=12:6.



RIC I, p. 95, nos. 26, 28 or 30

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Mintmark: - -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: [TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS]
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding long vertical sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: [PONTIF MAXIM]
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.19
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Completeness: Incomplete
Preservation: Poor
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Isle of Wight
County: Isle of Wight
Region: South East
Place known as: Isle of Wight
Discovery method: Metal detector