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                                Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1517. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
                                2005. TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. Æ Sestertius (27.19 
                                gm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck 35-36 AD. Bidding 
                                Closed Estimate $1000 

                              TIBERIUS. 14-37 AD. Æ Sestertius (27.19 gm, 6h). 
                              Rome mint. Struck 35-36 AD. The Temple of 
                              Concordia: Concordia seated left on throne, 
                              holding patera and sceptre, above altar within 
                              hexastyle façade set on podium; entrance flanked 
                              by statues of Hercules and Mercury; pediment 
                              decorated with statues of Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, 
                              and Victories in acroteria; wings of transverse 
                              cella with windows behind; pediments decorated 
                              with statues / Legend around large S C. RIC I 61; 
                              BMCRE 116; Cohen 69. VF, dark brown, slightly 
                              rough surfaces, brassy highlights. ($1000)

                              The Temple of Concordia at the northern end of the 
                              Forum in Rome was unusual in that its width was 
                              greater than its length. We do not know precisely 
                              when the temple was originally built, but its 
                              unorthodox design was likely due to space 
                              limitations. The temple was restored after the 
                              revolt of the Gracchi in 121 BC, and again under 
                              Tiberius in 10 AD.








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High bid of $1750, $2012.5 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €1417.5, £962.5, C$2187.5, A$2275, on June 8, 2005.

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