ROMAN. Tiberius. A.D. 14-37. Bronze Sestertius (27.24g). Rome mint. Temple of Concordia. Concordia seated left on throne within the temple. The hexastyle facade is flanked by statues of Hercules and Mercury; the pediment is adorned with figures of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, with two Victories in the acroteria. The wings of the cella, with windows, are visible behind / CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVI, around S C. RIC 55; Hunter 33; Cohen 68. With countermark NCAPR (Nero Caesar Augustus Probavit). Lightly toned. VG. Apparently only the second example recorded in CoinArchives, with an interesting countermark. Very rare. The first Temple of Concordia was originally constructed near the Roman Forum in 367 BC. It underwent a complete reconstruction in 121 BC and was later restored and formally dedicated by Tiberius in A.D. 10. The temple was renowned for its impressive collection of statues and works of art. For the type see; UBS Auction 78, lot 1405, hammered USD 900. (P)

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