AR Denarius of Tiberius

Dublin Core

Title

AR Denarius of Tiberius

Subject

money; coins (money)

Description

Shown on the obverse side of the coin is Tiberius. On the reverse side is Tiberius's mother, Livia. Tiberius is pictured with a crown that represents power. Livia also had much power within Rome. Since there were limited women of power, Livia's status is striking. Tiberius became emperor because Livia was married to Augustus. Augustus died with no biological heirs, leaving his stepson Tiberius in power. On the reverse side around Livia's image are the words Pontif Maxium, referring to Tiberius's role as Pontifex Maximus, or High Priest.

Creator

Tiberius

Source

[no text]

Publisher

ARTH250 (Professor V. Rousseau, fall 2019)

Date

14-37 CE

Contributor

DC

Rights

University Art Collection, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul)

Relation

[no text]

Format

Silver (metal)

Language

Latin

Type

Physical Object

Identifier

2019.04.002

Coverage

Roman Republic