Ostia Pensabene Mould

Obverse: X - Half a token mould for 8 circular tokens of 7-12mm, all with the same design: a cross or X. There is a central casting channel with branches coming off it

Physical Description

Measurements
- Height: 120
- Width: 50
- Thickness: 80

Typological Description

Source: Ostia Mould 13

Object Type: Mould
Date Range
- From Date: A.D. 1
- To Date: A.D. 300
Geographic
- Region: Italy

Findspot Description

Findspot
- Description: Ostia. Stray finds collected by individuals (including metal detectorists) from the earth moved to the surrounding fields of the city during earlier excavations.
- Findspot: Ostia (Italy)
- Point
  - Coordinates: 41.754855, 12.287656

References

Reference: Pensabene, P. (2001-2003). Su alcune tessere plumbee di uso commerciale. Scienze dell'antichità. Storia archeologia antropologia. 11: 479-510.

Rights

CopyrightHolder: University of Warwick