RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30 — Tiberius Denarius
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30 · 14 AD-37 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Head of Tiberius, laureate, right
Reverse
PONTIF MAXIM
Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and long vertical sceptre, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a single line
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30 is a denarius of Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and long vertical sceptre, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a single line. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.77g, 18mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30 is a Silver Denarius of Tiberius (14 AD-37 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Tiberius 30.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30?
- The obverse depicts Head of Tiberius, laureate, right with the inscription TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and long vertical sceptre, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a single line with the inscription PONTIF MAXIM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30?
- RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 30 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 18mm, die axis 9 h, struck.
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