TIBERIUS, A.D. 14-37. AV Aureus (7.77 gms), Lugdunum Mint, A.D. 18-35. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. RIC-29; Calico-305A. "Tribute Penny" type, group 4. Obverse: Laureate head right; one ribbon on shoulder; Reverse: Livia (as Pax) seated right on chair, with feet on ground line, holding scepter and olive branch; ornate chair legs, single line below. An impressive example of an ever-popular Biblical type, this near-Mint specimen offers intense brilliance remaining in the fields along with a delightful golden-orange appearance to the color.
