Roman Coins

37AD-38AD As – Gaius (Caligula) - Copper As of Emperor Gaius (better known as Caligula) minted between 37AD and 38AD at the Rome Mint. Reverse is the Goddess Vesta.

77AD-78AD Dupondius – Vespasian / Fortuna - Struck at the Lugdunum Mint in Gaul. The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, who is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck.

148AD-149AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Aequitas - Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted 148AD or 149AD at the Rome Mint. Read how this was dated.

14AD-37AD Aureus – Tiberius - Gold Aureus of Emperor Tiberius, struck between 14AD and 37AD in the Mint Lugdunum (located near Lyon, France) which was the principle precious metal mint under Tiberius.

14AD-37AD Denarius – Tiberius - The silver denarii is widely collected as it is the 'Tribute Penny' described in the Bible as the coin shown to Jesus. Struck between 14AD and 37AD in the Mint Lugdunum located near Lyon, France.

68AD Sestertius – Galba - Orichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Galba minted in 68AD at the Rome Mint. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage.

158AD-159AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Standing - Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint in 158AD or 159AD. The Reverse shows the Emperor standing, sacrificing from a patera (a shallow libation bowl) above a tripod.

187AD Silver Denarius of Emperor Commodus / Fortuna - Silver Denarius of Emperor Commodus, minted around 187AD/188AD at the Rome mint. The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, standing, facing left, holding a rudder set on a globe.

181AD Denarius of Emperor Commodus / Liberalitas - Silver Denarius of Commodus, minted around 1871AD at the Rome mint. Obverse shows the laureate head of Commodus. The Reverse shows the Goddess Liberalitas

35AD As – Tiberius - Silver As of Emperor Tiberius, struck at the Rome Mint around 35AD-36AD. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Tiberius facing left. Legend is 'TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII'.