Borgia Collection, Classe V no. 624.1

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Obverse: Palombino mould half for 5 circular tokens of c. 17mm, all of the same design: Minerva standing right holding spear in right hand and resting left on shield.

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Physical Description

Measurements
- Height: 112
- Width: 70

Typological Description

Object Type: Mould
Date Range
- From Date: A.D. 1
- To Date: A.D. 300
Material: Palombino Marble
Obverse
- Deity: Athena/Minerva
Geographic
- Region: Italy

Findspot Description

Findspot
- Description: Since Cardinal Borgia’s collection was mainly assembled from objects found in Rome, the mould is believed to come from the city.
- Findspot: Rome (Italy)
- Point
  - Coordinates: 41.891775, 12.486137

References

Reference: Giglioli, G. Q. (1913). Due matrici di tessere plumblee. Ausonia. Rivista della società italiana di archeologia e storia dell'arte 7: 3-6.

Administrative History

Collection: Museo Nazionale di Napoli

Rights

CopyrightHolder: University of Warwick