Ashmolean Roman Token 37

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Obverse: Modius with three corn-ears showing.

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Reverse: Fortuna standing left with cornucopia in left hand and rudder in right.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Diameter: 16
- Weight: 2.53

Typological Description

Source: TURS 350

Object Type: Token
Date Range
- From Date: 1 AD
- To Date: 300 AD
Manufacture: Cast
Shape: circle
Material: Lead
Reverse
- Deity: Tyche/Fortuna
Geographic
- Region: Italy

References

Reference: TURS 350
Reference: Rowan, C. (2020 forthcoming). The Roman tokens in the Ashmolean Museum. Numismatic Chronicle 180.

Administrative History

Collection: Ashmolean Museum

Notes

Note: Remnants of lettering around Fortuna, only A is clearly visible.

Rights

CopyrightHolder: The institution where the token is housed.
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