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Medallion with bust of Antoninus Pius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 155–156
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 36.5 mm. Weight: 35.62 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1971.677
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Medallions
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius to right.
ANTONINVSAVGPIVS PPTRPXIXCOSIIII
Reverse: Sylvanus stands facing, mantle on left arm falling over his knee, branch in left hand, axe in right, resting left arm on pillar. Left foot rests on base of pillar. At right, vase on a garlanded altar. Dog at his right and tree beyond.
ANTONINVSAVGPIVS PPTRPXIXCOSIIII
Reverse: Sylvanus stands facing, mantle on left arm falling over his knee, branch in left hand, axe in right, resting left arm on pillar. Left foot rests on base of pillar. At right, vase on a garlanded altar. Dog at his right and tree beyond.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 8, 1971