The John Bargrave Collection
CANCA-B163-2-3-61-CP
Metal Type:bronze
Issuing Authority:
Tiberius (16 Nov 42 BC-16 Mar 37 AD)
Weight:8.85 g
Diameter:27.39 mm
Mint:Rome (Settlement)
Date:
22 CE - 23 CE
Denomination: as
Obverse Image Description:Head of Tiberius bare, left.
Obverse Inscription:[TI CA](ESAR DIVI F? AVG) [F AVGVST IMP VIII]
Reverse Image Description:inscription
Reverse Inscription:[PONT](IF) MAXIM TRIBVN [POTEST ??] around edge, S C in centre.
Attached People:
John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector
Bibliographic Source(s):
The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume I (Re..., page: 97, no. 44, notes: This is the closest reference for this coin.
Notes:This coins has several questionable qualities. The weight is far too light given the date and denomination of the coin. It is also quite thin. The obverse and reverse inscriptions do not match any coin referenced in RIC I 2nd ed. Coin may be a later copy or forgery.
Catalogue References
Li Ms E16b
No. 8 No 8 ................ much-worn ................ 5 : 17.
Augustus Head.
......... SAR DIVI F.AV .........
I suppose it was Imp. Cæsar Divi F Augustus.
Rev:
S C.
P. MAXIM TRIBUNICIA............III.
ie. Potestat.
BargravesBargrave's. See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 61 Head of Augustus
...... SAR. DIVI. F.AV ......
Reverse S . C
P. MAXIM. TRIBVNIC ...... III.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d No. 66 Head of Augustus. 61
......... SAR DIVI F AV ........
Reverse S. C
P. MAXIM TRIBVNIC ............ III.
Bargrave 5 : 16 : ½
See Entry in Catalogue
Li Ms E16b
No. 8 No 8 ................ much-worn ................ 5 : 17.
Augustus Head.
......... SAR DIVI F.AV .........
I suppose it was Imp. Cæsar Divi F Augustus.
Rev:
S C.
P. MAXIM TRIBUNICIA............III.
ie. Potestat.
BargravesBargrave's. See Entry in Catalog Li Ms E16c 61 Head of Augustus
...... SAR. DIVI. F.AV ......
Reverse S . C
P. MAXIM. TRIBVNIC ...... III.
Bargrave
See Entry in Catalogue Li Ms E16d No. 66 Head of Augustus. 61
......... SAR DIVI F AV ........
Reverse S. C
P. MAXIM TRIBVNIC ............ III.
Bargrave 5 : 16 : ½
See Entry in Catalogue