Description

Roman Imperial: Tiberius Æ As with winged caduceus. AD 34-35.

Obverse: Laureate head of Tiberius facing left. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII (Tiberius Caesar, son of the divine Augustus, August Emperor for the eighth time).

Reverse: Upright winged caduceus, which is a short staff entwined by serpents and topped with wings (a symbol of peace and commerce). PONTIF MAX TRIB POTEST XXXVI (High Priest, holding tribunician power for the 36th time).

Field Marks: The letters S C appear across the sides, standing for Senatus Consulto (meaning the coin's production was authorized by the Roman Senate).