Roman Semis Coin

Inv. No.: c063
Date: A.D. 14-21.
Weight: 19.95g
 
Obv.: Tiberius, laureate.
[TI.CA]ESAR DIVI AVG.F.AVG[VSTVS]

Rev.: Altar of Lugdunum.
ROM.ET AV[G.]

The coin was issued by Tiberius in commemoration of the deification of Augustus. Known as diui filius since the deification of Julius Caesar in 42 B.C., Augustus was widely worshipped in both the eastern and the western provinces of his Empire. In September, A.D. 14, a month after his death, the Senate formerly decreed that he be accepted among the gods of the Roman state.

Comparanda:
RIC, Tiberius 12.