Lot 4049
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Description
Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Rome mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.594 grams), obv. laureate head of Tiberius to right, around [TI CAES]AR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTV[S], rev. PONTIF [MAXIM], Livia seated to right, with vertical sceptre and branch, (S.1763, RIC 30, BMC 48). Slightly off centre reverse, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
Of Biblical importance as the issue is often described as the Tribute Penny (Mark 12: 14-17).
- Estimate
- $500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $570