Ashmolean Roman Token 32

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Obverse: NERO CAESAR - Head of Nero left.

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Reverse: Helmeted Mars (or soldier) standing left holding spear in left hand and resting right on shield. Branch behind in right field.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Diameter: 18
- Weight: 2.3

Typological Description

Source: TURS (Supplement) 3624

Object Type: Token
Date Range
- From Date: 37 AD
- To Date: 68 AD
Material: Lead
Manufacture: Cast
Shape: circle
Obverse
- Portrait: Nero
- - Dynasty: Julio-Claudian Dynasty
  - State: Roman Empire
Reverse
- Deity: Ares/Mars
Geographic
- Region: Italy

References

Reference: TURS (Supplement) 3624
Reference: Rowan, C. (2020 forthcoming). The Roman tokens in the Ashmolean Museum. Numismatic Chronicle 180.

Administrative History

Collection: Ashmolean Museum

Rights

CopyrightHolder: The institution where the token is housed.
License: All images are copyright of their respective institutions (images)