2nd Century AD, Ancient Roman Bronze Dupondius, Emperor Tiberius - Divus Augustus, NGC VF NGC The tetradrachm was the largest

The tetradrachm was the largest silver coin produced for purposes of normal commerce in ancient Greece

While on his deathbed Trajan adopted Hadrian as his heir

holding wand in right hand over globe set on ground and scepter in left hand

The obverse side of the coin features the Roman goddess Venus (who Caesar claimed descent from)

Whether he actually rode around with a severed Gallic head is not known

2nd Century AD, Ancient Roman Bronze Dupondius, Emperor Tiberius - Divus Augustus, NGC VF NGC The tetradrachm was the largestA large bronze coin produced during the Roman Empire under the second Roman emperor, Emperor Tiberius, to commemorate the first Roman emperor, Augustus. The coin has moderate wear, a strong, slightly off center strike, and a dark patina with green and sandy highlights. The coin measures 27mm in diameter and weighs 10. 6g. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Emperor Augustus, while the reverse features a Roman temple. This coin is