Sestertius - Tiberius

€376,143.00
IssuerIulia Pia Paterna, Colony of
Year23
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/4)
CurrencyDenarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition(copper alloy)
Weight37.80 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online I#768, SNG Copenhagen#55, MAA#97, Müller SBZ#335, APT#29
Obverse descriptionBare head of Emperor Tiberius facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringTI CAE DIVI AVG F AVG IMP VIII COS IIII
(Translation: Tiberius, Caesar, son of divine Augustus, emperor, supreme commander for the eighth time, consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionGod Mercury, nude, wearing winged petasus (Thessalian broad brimmed hat) and winged shoes, seated left on rock, holding winged caduceus in outstretched right hand, resting left hand on rock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPERMIS P DOLABELLAE PROCOS C P GAVIO CAS D D C P I
Edge
Mint
MintageND (23)  - Variety 1; `GAVIO` -
ND (23)  - Variety 2; `G` -
Catalog ID9915026670
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