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Tiberius · Observed / Range

Source location: Book IV Chapter 5 Pricing Schedule

Certified / slabbed evidence

2026 Heritage: Choice XF ~$1,098-$1,586; AU/Choice AU ~$854-$2,806; higher grades vary widely in 2025 Heritage observations

Current fixed-price retail

Active raw asks around ~$590-$795; selected EF around ~$2,930; elite provenance/style higher

Raw auction

Recent CNG ordinary buyer-inclusive VF sample centers around ~$540; observed ordinary range about ~$360-$900

Market / specialist note

Denarius family kept distinct from aurei.

What affects this price?

Even within one ruler, denomination and type, grade, strike, centering, surfaces, style, patina, rarity, provenance, and tooling or smoothing can materially change value. These are not automatic numeric adjustments.