Hey gang. Having some trouble trying to figure this one out. It's 32mm. What do I have here? Thanks for the help!
I believe it is Sestertius struck by Tiberius for the Deified Augustus around AD 37? DIVO AVGVSTO SPQR around shield inscribed OB CIVIS SER within oak wreath & supported by two capricorns / TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVII around large SC.
shame it isnt in better condition as it is a bit scarce coin. As it is, it is worth maybe 100-150 USD? (correct me if I am wrong) To break the coin down you have OB CIVIS SER which is bestowed upon an emperor for having saved the lives of his citizens. Many recieved this whether they did or not. You have DIVO AVGVSTO S(enatus) P(opulus)Q(ue) R(omanus) which means: The God Augustus and the Senate and People of Rome. You have the SC which means S(enatus) C(onsulto)...this means the senate supports the value of this coin. And on the back you have what I like to call an ancient coin resume which you find so often, this is for Tiberius himself: TI(berius) CAESAR DIVI(ne) AVG(ustus) F(ilius) AVGVST(us) P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) POT(estas) XXXVII (37th) Tiberius Caesar son of the God Augustus, Emperor, High Priest and Tribune of the People for the 37th time I may be mistaken
