Description: Denomination: Silver denarius Period: Roman imperial Date: AD16-36 Origin: Lugdunum (Lyon) mint Condition: Almost very fine, good portrait but chipped and slightly off centre reverse Obverse: Laureate head to right, TI CAESAR [DI VI AVG F AVG]VSTVS] Reverse: Female figure seated on chair with ornamental legs (?Livia as Pax) holding branch and inverted spear, PONTIF MAXIM Size and Weight: 3.53g, 17mm References: Sear 1763, RIC 28 Features and Provenance: This coin is sometimes called the 'Tribute Penny' and is believed to be the coin that was shown to Jesus by spies to trick him into opposing the emperor which would have led to his arrest. He gave it back, stating the famous quote, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." This coin shows a woman seated on the reverse and it it is also considered to be Tiberius's mother, Livia, as Pax. He was devoted to her when he was young but he soon tired of her overbearing ways. Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear, all parts of legend etc present, visible and clear Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief, all parts of legend etc present, but maybe worn Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible Ebay is a fantastic platform via which to communicate. I am Eric Knowles. I am unquestionably a people person in so far as I like to know the person at the end of the telephone, or those with whom I like to know the seller. Please do not think me egotistical, however, it is important that people know exactly who I am. I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The same year I was invited by the BBC to take part in the Antiques Roadshow four decades later I am still enjoying being a part of the team. Code RNC099
Price: 365 GBP
Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
End Time: 2024-05-16T06:32:30.000Z
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Denomination: Denarius
Metal: Silver
Provenance: Roman
Historical Period: Roman Imperial (27 BC - 96 AD)
