COIN (ROMAN)

A gold Roman aureus of Tiberius (AD 14-37), dating to the period c.AD 14-37 (Reece period 1). PONTIF MAXIM reverse type depicting Pax seated right holding long sceptre and branch. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC II (2nd edition), p. 95, no. 29.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Aureus (Republic/Empire)
Material: Gold
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS (retrograde)
Reverse: Pax seated right holding sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: PONTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 7.81
Diameter (mm): 18.75
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Braintree
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: North Essex
Discovery method: Metal detector