Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 1978 Session 7 (11.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $700
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SOLD $860
TIBERIUS, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.512 grams), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, rev. PONTIF MAXIM, Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptre and branch, (S.1763 [£375 EF], RIC 30, BMC 48, H.916 [304]). Well centred, minor surface scratches, otherwise good very fine and very rare in this condition.
Of Biblical importance as the issue is often described as the Tribute Penny (Mark 12: 14-17).
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