Lot 4517

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Tiberius, (A.D. 14-37), silver denarius, Lugdunum mint, issued A.D. 14-37, (3.76 g), 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, RIC 30, RSC 16a, BMC 48, H.916 [304]). Off centred obverse, good fine.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from M.R.Roberts retail sale in packet described.
Of Biblical importance as the issue is often described as the Tribute Penny (Mark 12: 14-17).

Estimate
$350
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440

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