© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Tiberius PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXIIX S C
| Bronze | 10.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 36-37 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Rudder placed vertically across banded globe; small globe at base of rudder, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAXIM TRIBVN POTEST XXXIIX S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima Octava. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 38th time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.821–13.28 g;Diameter varies: 24.5–29.05 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 the Roman goddess Salus on the other. Salus was the goddess of safety and well-being, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of Tiberius' leadership bringing stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire.
