Ashmolean Roman Token 2

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Obverse: Bare head of Augustus left within linear border.

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Reverse: IIII - Number within dotted border and wreath.

Physical Description

Axis: 2
Measurements
- Diameter: 20
- Weight: 4.01

Typological Description

Source: Buttrey 1973 B7 IIII

Object Type: Token
Date Range
- From Date: 27 BC
- To Date: 57 AD
Manufacture: Cast
Material: Orichalcum
Shape: circle
Obverse
- Portrait: Augustus
- - Dynasty: Julio-Claudian Dynasty
  - State: Roman Empire
Geographic
- Region: Italy

References

Reference: Rowan, C. (2020 forthcoming). The Roman tokens in the Ashmolean Museum. Numismatic Chronicle 180.
Reference: Buttrey 1973 B7 IIII

Administrative History

Collection: Ashmolean Museum

Rights

CopyrightHolder: The institution where the token is housed.
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