COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37, Reece Period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type, depicting a female figure seated right holding a vertical sceptre and branch with ornamented chair legs. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate bust right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR [DIVI AVG F] AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right, holding vertical sceptre and palm branch with ornamented chair legs.
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 3.19
Diameter (mm): 18.6
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Spratton
District: Daventry
County: Northamptonshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector