During excavations in 1980, two stone blocks found. They fit together and formed a large pillar-shaped monument, which used to be a centre piece dating back to Roman times. The reliefs depicted reigning emperors, military successes, and gods, all symbolising power. The pillar originally listed at least four blocks, which when stacked, have been more than 3.5 meters high. The entire monument was undoubtedly much higher, with a base at the bottom and a crown on top. On each side, three reliefs were divided. The reliefs in the middle are yet to be completed. Only a quarter of the lower and upper reliefs are preserved. 

One of the reliefs in the middle shows Tiberius, stepson and successor of the first Roman emperor Augustus. He brings an offering to the gods by pouring a bowl of wine on an altar for them. The sculptor has identified them with their abbreviated name: Tib (e) r (ius) C (ae) sar. The goddess of victory, Victoria, is holding a laurel wreath over his head. It is not certain what military success is being celebrated. The scene might refer to Tiberius' triumph which led to keeping Rome in the year 12 AD. Although there are a lot of theories that exist. Various deities are portrayed, including Apollo, Diana, Ceres and Bacchus. They are present to bless the Imperial House with their supernatural power.

It is unknown where the monument stood originally, but it was probably not far from the site, in the town Batavodurum that used to be around at the beginning of that era. It was found on the site of the present town of Nijmegen. A replica in 2005 was produced to celebrate the 2000th anniversary of the city.