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As - Tiberius PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XVII S C
| Bronze | 10.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-16 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.72 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath above facing chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XVII S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 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 image of Libertas on the coin symbolizes the idea of freedom, which was an important concept in ancient Rome.
