TYPE Roman Empire, Tiberius (14-37 AD), silver denarius ("tribute penny"), 3.67g DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laureate head of Tiberius to right; legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS Rev: Livia seated as Pax to right, holding spear and olive branch, legend: PONTIF MAXIM REFERENCE: SR 567, RSC 16b, VM 8d GRADING: AEF, very slight rev. pitting, toned ORDER INFO: R1403, $435 The famous tribute penny of the Bible, here in an excellent specimen - both sides nice, toned, and in the finest style of portraiture of the time. Earlier versions of this type show Tiberius much more in the image of Augustus, whereas those closer to the end of the reign feature a more "verist", less artistic rendition (very hooked nose, etc.)