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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.138
People
Antoninus Pius, Roman (r. 138 - 161 CE)
Title
Coin of Sepphoris- Diocaesarea under Antoninus (?)
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
138-161 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Sepphoris (Palestine)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322693

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.36g
Die Axis
1
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AYTO KAI ANTWNINW EY
  • Reverse Inscription: DIOKA IIE RACYAYTO

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Sofaer 7 pl,64

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.138
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Draped head of Antoninus Pius r., around Greek inscription
Rev.: City-goddess standing r. in tetrastyle temple with central arch, resting l. hand on scepter and holding cornucopia with r., around Greek inscription

Verification Level

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