TIBERIUS AE dupondius. Rome, 22 AD. ,. 50 viewsTIBERIUS AE dupondius. Rome mint, 22 AD. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII, laureate head left. Reverse - CLEMENTIAE, Facing bust of Tiberius at center of ceremonial shield, S C at sides. RIC 38, Vagi 445. Very rare. 28mm, 12.6g. David Vagi notes that this issue celebrates the awarding of a shield of valor (Clipeus Virtvtis) to Tiberius by the Senate. Beter in de hand
I share this same dupondius from my almost-complete 12 Caesars collection: I'm still looking for the elusive Tiberius sestertius (portrait, imperial mint) as one of the three coins needed to complete my collection. Tiberius' coins tend to be uninspired and, let's face it, downright boring. This dupondius is a pleasant deviation from that sameness. While it's commonly believed that the face in the center of the reverse is also Tiberius, I've noted that not all references to this coin agree with this interpretation.
Thanks for reactions, Wow nice coin you are show methat one is mutch beter then mine Super you can see the letters good, Yes it has a dark toning
Nice! I like this type a lot. I made a bid for one with the MODERATIONI reverse legend in a recent auction but fell far far short of what it eventually hammered. Ah well, one day, perhaps...
I have given up on a 12 Caesar's set. Too expensive for me Its just a Siliqua and LRB diet for me. Nice coin Ro. If I remember correctly, when Tiberius died in 37 CE, the crowds in Rome chanted "To the Tiber with Tiberius"