22-23 AD., Tiberius for Augustus, Rome mint, Sestertius, RIC 48.

Tiberius for Augustus, Rome mint, struck 22-23 AD.,
Sestertius (ø 35 mm / 25,09 g), brass (“orichalcum“), axes medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 0°),
Obv.: CIVITATIBVS ASIAE - RESTITVTIS , Tiberius laureate, seated left, foot on stool, holding patera and sceptre.
Rev.: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII / S·C , legend around large S·C .
RIC I, p.97, no. 48 (scarce) ; BMC 70 ; CBN 52 ; Coh. 3 .

The statue depicted on the obverse was erected to Tiberius by fourteen cities of Asia to commemorate his generosity in coming to their aid after they suffered severe damage in an earthquake in 17 AD.