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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Tiberius TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXIIII
| Bronze | 26.3 g | 35 mm |
| 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 | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding large S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM 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: 18.32–28.46 g;Diameter varies: 32–37.5 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 an image of his mother, Livia, on the other side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of family and lineage in Roman culture, as well as the efforts of Tiberius to promote his own image and legacy. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and weight of 26.3 grams suggest that it was a widely circulating coin that was used in everyday transactions, making it a valuable artifact for understanding the economic and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during this time period.
