COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Tiberius (AD 14-37) (Reece Period 1), PONTIF MAXIM, Female figure seated right holding sceptre and branch. Mint of Lugdunum. RIC I, p. 95, no. 30 This coin is often thought by people to have been the Tribute Penny of the Bible.

Ruler: Tiberius
Denomination: Denarius (Empire)
Material: Silver
Mint: Lugdunum
Obverse: Laureate head right
Obverse legend: TI CAESAR RIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse: Female figure seated right holding sceptre and branch
Reverse legend: PNTIF MAXIM
Dated: 14.0 to 37.0
Weight (g): 1.92
Diameter (mm): 16.98
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Chiltern
County: Buckinghamshire
Region: South East
Place known as: Little Missenden
Discovery method: Metal detector