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Contorniate with bust of Sallust
Roman
Imperial Period
Mid–late 4th century A.D.
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 39 mm. Weight: 32.67 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number58.8
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Tokens and contorniates
Catalogue Raisonné
Roman Medallions (MFA, 1962, 1975), no. 098.
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Sallust, draped, to right. Behind, engraved palm branch.
SALVSTI VSAVTOR
Reverse: Three entertainers facing, central one with syrinx, others with flutes.
PETRONI PLACEAS
SALVSTI VSAVTOR
Reverse: Three entertainers facing, central one with syrinx, others with flutes.
PETRONI PLACEAS
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Münzen und Medaillen A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland (Münzen und Medaillen auction 17, December 2-4, 1957, lot 658); purchased by MFA at the Münzen und Medaillen auction for
$ 1751.29 (this is the total price of 58.2-58.10); accessioned January 9, 1958
$ 1751.29 (this is the total price of 58.2-58.10); accessioned January 9, 1958