COIN (ROMAN)
Roman coin: Silver denarius of Tiberius (14-37) minted in Lyon between AD 14-37. Reece period 1. Reverse; PONTIF MAXIM depicting a female figure seated right holding sceptre and branch. RIC Vol. I, No. 28.
Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Obverse: Head of Tiberius, laureate, right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST
Reverse: Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a triple line
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Weight (g): 3.71
Diameter (mm): 18.91
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Duns Tew
District: Cherwell
County: Oxfordshire
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector