© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Tiberius PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVI S C
| Bronze | 10.6 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 34-35 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Rudder placed vertically across banded globe; small globe at base of rudder, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVI S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima Sexta. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 36th time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.93–11.24 g;Diameter varies: 27–31 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor, on one side, and an image of the Roman goddess Libertas on the other. This coin was minted during Tiberius' reign, which lasted from 14 AD to 37 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 10.6 grams suggests that it was a widely used coin for everyday transactions. Additionally, the inscription "PONTIF MAX TR POT XXXVI S C" on the coin indicates that Tiberius was the Supreme Pontiff, or the high priest, of the Roman state religion. This coin provides a glimpse into the economic and religious practices of ancient Rome during the reign of Tiberius.
