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Dupondius with bust of Trajan II Decius

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 249–251
Mint: Rome

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 24.5 mm. Weight: 7.06 gm. Die Axis: 11
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number68.516
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Trajan Decius to right.
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Reverse: Liberalitas standing, head left, holding abacus in right hand, cornucopiae in left.
LIBERALITASAVG in field: S C
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Sir Charles Oman Collection; by 1968: with Christie, Manson & Woods, 8 King Street, St. James's, London, S.W. 1 (Christie's auction of the Oman collection, July 2, 1968, lot 196, partial); purchased on behalf of MFA at Christie's auction by A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., 1-11 John Adam Street, The Adelphi, London; purchased by MFA from A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., September 11, 1968