Ashmolean Roman Token 48

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Obverse: Rhinoceros with two horns standing right before large palm branch.

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Reverse: Bison standing right, six-pointed star above.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Diameter: 21
- Weight: 3.17

Typological Description

Source: TURS 644

Object Type: Token
Date Range
- From Date: 84 AD
- To Date: 300 AD
Geographic
- Region: Italy
Manufacture: Cast
Material: Lead
Shape: circle

References

Reference: TURS 644
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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