Sestertius (TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII) (22-23) front Sestertius (TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII) (22-23) back
Sestertius (TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII) (22-23) photo
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Sestertius TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII

 
Bronze 27.8 g 36.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
22-23
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
27.8 g
Diameter
36.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247297
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend surrounding large S C.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII

Translation:
Tiberius Caesar Divi Augusti Filius Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Vicesima Quarta.
Tiberius Caesar, son of divine Augustus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 24th time.

Comment

Mass varies: 26.84–29.25 g;
Diameter varies: 35–38 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Tiberius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 14 AD to 37 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was common on many Roman coins during Tiberius' reign and symbolized the power and authority of the Roman Empire.