Portico well struck but the steps are missing. I think I'm seeing the "orange peel" effect, esp. on the reverse over the dome. If so that's a sign that it was struck with a late-state die (and could account for the lack of steps).
Portico...(I had to look that one up.) Colonnaded porch or entrance to a structure, or a covered walkway supported by regularly spaced columns. The portico is a principal feature of Greek temple architecture and thus a prominent element in Roman and all subsequent Classically inspired structures. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portico
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