© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXXVII; Victoria
| Bronze | 26.2 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 35-36 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.2 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXXVII
Translation:
Tiberius Caesar Divi Augusti Filius Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima Septima.
Tiberius Caesar, son of divine Augustus, emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 37th time.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.51–29.22 g;Diameter varies: 33–36 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance during the reign of Emperor Tiberius (14-37 AD).
