Ashmolean Roman Token 45

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Obverse: Two wrestlers standing facing each other clasping hands.

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Reverse: Wreath.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Diameter: 16
- Weight: 3.65

Typological Description

Source: TURS (Supplement) 3685 (Overbeck, Tessere, no. 88)

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

References

Reference: TURS (Supplement) 3685 (Overbeck, Tessere, no. 88)
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.
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