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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Tiberius PONTIF MAXIM
| Gold | 7.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair, a triple line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PONTIF MAXIM
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus.
High priest.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.66–7.84 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19.25 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Tiberius, the Roman emperor at the time, with the title "PONTIF MAXIM" which means "Supreme Pontiff" in Latin. This title was used to emphasize Tiberius' role as the spiritual leader of the Roman people, and to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a divine institution. The use of gold for the coin's material also symbolized the wealth and power of the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (14-37) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Tiberius (PONTIF MAXIM) (14-37) coin.
