Ashmolean Roman Token 50

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Obverse: Rhinoceros with two horns standing right before palm branch, uncertain object (spear?) above.

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Reverse: Bison standing right.

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Diameter: 21
- Weight: 5.18

Typological Description

Source: TURS 643

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

References

Reference: TURS 643
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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