The 21AD-22AD Sestertius - Tiberius Orichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Tiberius. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage. Struck around 21-22AD. Diameter 34mm and weighs 17.38g.
The Obverse shows Emperor Tiberius seated facing left, sitting on a curile chair (which was the seat upon which magistrates holding imperium were entitled to sit), feet on stool and holding a patera (a shallow libation bowl) in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. Legend is "CIVITATIB[VS ASIAE] RESTIT[VTIS]".
The Obverse refers to aid supplied to cities in Asia (modern Turkey) which suffered a major earthquake in 17AD. Rome sent 10 million sestertii to help recovery and waved taxes for five years.
The Reverse shows a large "SC" with legend "[TI CAES]AR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR P[OT XXIIII]" and counterstamp. SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.
The counterstamp is in a rectangular box and contains the text "N C A P R". This was probably added by Nero (or even later by Nerva) to authorise the continued use of an old coin.The TR POT XXIIII dates the coin. TR POT is Tribunicia Potestate meaning Holder of Tribunitian power. Tiberius had his 24th year of holding this title in 21-22AD.
SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Roman Mint
Minted in 21AD
Monarch/Ruler: Tiberius (Emperor 14AD-37AD)
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Country of Origin: Roman Empire
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