Ashmolean Roman Token 6

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Obverse: Radiate head of Augustus left within linear border within wreath.

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Reverse: XIII - Number within dotted border and wreath.

Physical Description

Axis: 22
Measurements
- Diameter: 4.41
- Weight: 1
Conservation State
- Completeness: Pierced at 11 o’clock.

Typological Description

Source: Buttrey 1973 B9 XIII

Object Type: Token
Date Range
- From Date: 27 BC
- To Date: 57 AD
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Orichalcum
Shape: circle
Obverse
- Portrait: Augustus
Geographic
- Region: Italy

References

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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