Tiberius Tribute Penny Denarius Replica | Seated Livia / Pax Type

Why collectors buy this piece

• Inspired by the classic Tiberius denarius traditionally associated with the “Tribute Penny”
• Features the well-known portrait of Tiberius and the iconic seated Livia / Pax reverse
• Strong appeal for collectors of early Roman imperial silver and biblically resonant coin types
• Closely associated with the Julio-Claudian period and one of the best-known denarius designs of the early Empire
• Faithfully reproduced using traditional hand-striking methods
• Each coin is intentionally irregular — like ancient originals

Best suited for collectors seeking a recognizable Tiberian silver type with strong numismatic identity, biblical association, and early imperial character.

Overview & Craftsmanship

This Tiberius Tribute Penny denarius is a hand-struck sterling silver replica inspired by the classic Roman imperial silver type traditionally associated with the “Tribute Penny.” The coin features the portrait of Tiberius on the obverse and the well-known seated reverse commonly identified as Livia or Pax, making it one of the most recognizable denarius types of the early Empire.

Each piece is individually struck by hand rather than cast, preserving the irregular flan, varied relief, and surface character associated with ancient silver coinage. Unlike machine-pressed copies, hand-struck replicas retain the depth, individuality, and visual character that make ancient-style coinage so distinctive.

Historical & Numismatic Background

• This Tiberius denarius belongs to the group of Roman silver coin types traditionally associated with the “Tribute Penny” of biblical interpretation.
• Struck during the reign of Tiberius (AD 14–37), the type is especially recognized for its combination of imperial portraiture and the seated female reverse commonly identified as Livia in the guise of Pax.
• Beyond its biblical association, the coin is important as a classic silver issue of the early Julio-Claudian period, reflecting Roman dynastic imagery and the formal visual language of imperial power.
• For collectors, its appeal lies not only in the long tradition linking it to the New Testament, but also in the strength and clarity of the type itself as a representative Roman denarius of the early Empire.
• It is therefore valued both as a biblically resonant coin type and as a recognizable example of Roman imperial silver coinage in its own right.

Numismatic References:

This replica is inspired by ancient issues documented in standard numismatic references, including:

– RIC 30

– RSC 16a

– BMC 48

Technical Details & Variations

Type: Tiberius “Tribute Penny” denarius replica

Denomination represented: AR denarius

Authority / Mint: Lugdunum (Lyon, France)

Era represented: 14-37 AD

Material: Sterling silver (AR)

Weight: approx. 3 gr

Dimensions: approx. 17-18 mm

Manufacturing method: Hand-struck (hammered)

Obverse: Laureate head of Tiberius, right
Legend:
TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS

Reverse: Livia as Pax, with ornate legs, seated on a throne right and holding branch and long scepter, footstool below feet
Legend:
PONTIF MAXIM

Due to the traditional hand-striking process, variations in weight, diameter, strike, and surface are expected.

Intended Use

Suitable for:

– collectors of ancient and historical coinage

– academic or educational reference

– museum or exhibition display

– historically accurate reenactment

– high-quality numismatic gifts

Replica Disclaimer

This item is a hand-struck replica inspired by ancient coinage. It is not an original ancient coin.

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