Choice Tiberius among Heritage offerings

A rare Tiberius aureus represents a high-grade example of the "Tribute Penny" type, which was the standard gold currency throughout most of his AD 14–37 reign. The coins feature the laureate head of Tiberius (obverse) and the seated figure of Livia as Pax (reverse). The Pontifex Maximus was the highest-ranking chief priest in ancient Rome’s state religion, overseeing the College of Pontiffs

Tiberius (AD 14-37). AV aureus. NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Lugdunum.

Heritage offers spectacular ancients. A choice Tiberius aureus will make $10k.

Severus Alexander (AD 222-235). AV aureus. NGC Choice MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.

The auction was crowned by a Mint State example of a Lydian ‘Light Series’ Stater, introduced under the rule of Croesus.