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RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 29

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 29. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Tiberius. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows head of Tiberius, laureate, right, with the legend TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair a single line: woman's feet rest on foot-stool left, with the legend PONTIF MAXIM.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Tiberius served as the second Roman emperor from AD 14 until his death in AD 37, reigning as the second ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty after succeeding his stepfather Augustus. A successful general prior to his accession, Tiberius proved an effective and efficient administrator who accumulated significant wealth in the public and imperial coffers. This coinage was produced under his authority at the mint of Lugdunum.

The obverse features Tiberius alongside the legend "TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS", while the reverse displays a draped female figure seated with a branch and an inverted spear, accompanied by the inscription "PONTIF MAXIM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Tiberius

Design

Obverse
Head of Tiberius, laureate, right
Reverse
Female figure, draped, right, seated, right holding branch and inverted spear, on chair with ornamented legs; below chair a single line: woman's feet rest on foot-stool left
Obverse legend
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
PONTIF MAXIM

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 29
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
PONTIF MAXIM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Tiberius 27

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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