Sestertius - Tiberius

Issuer Iulia Pia Paterna, Colony of
Year 23
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/4)
Currency Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition (copper alloy)
Weight 37.80 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online I#768, SNG Copenhagen#55, MAA#97, Müller SBZ#335, APT#29
Obverse description Bare head of Emperor Tiberius facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering TI 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 description God 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering PERMIS P DOLABELLAE PROCOS C P GAVIO CAS D D C P I
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (23) - Variety 1; `GAVIO` -
ND (23) - Variety 2; `G` -
Numisquare ID 9915026670
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