Token Specimens from the Ancient Mediterranean: The Hunterian Spintria H,28

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Obverse: Sexual scene. One partner reclines right on a kline, resting on their left elbow, with head turned back right to their partner, who penetrates them from behind. Drapery above left.

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Reverse: VII - Number within dotted border within wreath.

Physical Description

Axis: 9
Measurements
- Diameter: 18
- Weight: 2.52

Typological Description

Source: Simonetta and Riva Scene 13 VII (= Buttrey 1973 A7 VII)

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

References

Reference: Bateson, J. D. (1991). Roman Spintriae in the Hunter Coin Cabinet. Ermanno A. Arslan Studia Dicata. R. Martini and N. Vismara. Milan, Edizioni ennerre: 385-415.
Reference: https://zenon.dainst.org/Record/001032336

Administrative History

Collection: The Hunterian

Rights

CopyrightHolder: The institution where the token is housed.
License: All images are copyright of their respective institutions (images)

The Hunterian Spintria H,28

Physical Description

Measurements

Typological Description

Date Range

Geographic

References

Administrative History

Rights