14-37 AD Roman Empire Tiberius Silver Denarius Livia as Pax NGC About Uncirculated 3x3

The Tribute Penny of the New Testament, Tiberius's silver denarius from the mint at Lugdunum is one of the most historically resonant coins of the ancient world, struck during the reign of Rome's second emperor and widely circulated across the empire at the height of its power. Issued between 14 and 37 AD, this denarius was produced at Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France), the principal western mint of the early Imperial period. Its enduring nickname among collectors speaks to its place in both Roman history and broader cultural memory.

The obverse presents a laureate portrait of Tiberius facing right, rendered with characteristic early Imperial precision; the surrounding legend reads TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, identifying him as son of the divine Augustus. The reverse depicts a seated female figure - Livia, Tiberius's mother, idealized as Pax, the goddess of peace - shown enthroned with a scepter in her right hand and an olive branch extended to the right, with the legend PONTIF MAXIM. The device detail on both sides is bold, with the seated figure showing well-defined drapery and a composed, dignified presentation.

NGC has graded this example About Uncirculated with a Strike of 3 and Surface of 3, reflecting honest circulation wear consistent with a coin that served its intended monetary purpose nearly two millennia ago. The surfaces show an appealing silver-gray patina with no significant damage, and the major devices remain clear and legible. The Tiberius denarius is perennially sought by collectors of Roman Imperial coinage, students of ancient history, and those drawn to coins with genuine cultural significance. For those seeking a properly certified, problem-free example of this famous type, this coin delivers. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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