© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Tiberius C V T T AETERNITATIS AVGVSTAE
| Bronze | 20.06 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Tarraco (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 16-37 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.06 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#410913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple with eight columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C V T T AETERNITATIS AVGVSTAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. The coin was minted during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The image of Tiberius on the coin was meant to symbolize his authority and power as the emperor.
