Sestertius with temple of Concordia, struck under Tiberius

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Sestertius with temple of Concordia, struck under Tiberius

Roman

Imperial Period

A.D. 36–37

Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze

Dimensions Diameter: 36 mm. Weight: 27.23 gm. Die Axis: 1

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III

Accession Number1998.592

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome

ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins

DescriptionObverse: Front view of temple with six columns, central shrine with statue of Concordia and group of seven figures above pediment. Podium of five steps with Hercules and Mercury at right and left. Wings of temple at left and right on top of which stands a Victory.
Reverse: SC in center; around: TICAESARDIVIAVGF[AVGVSTPMTRP]XXXIIX

ProvenanceBy 1950: with Feuardent; probably in 1950: purchased from Feuardent by Cornelius C. Vermeule III; 1998 year-end gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA