medal;
imitation;
coin(imitation of)
- Museum number
- 1906,1103.2803
- Description
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Copper alloy medal; Renaissance invention of a Roman coin type. (whole)
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Laureate head of Otho, right. (obverse)
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Soldier (or Mars?) standing left by an altar, about to sacrifice a naked captive with hands bound; at left, under a palm tree, is another naked victim; to right, shields, greaves and a helmet. (reverse)
- Production date
- 16thC (or later)
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 6 o'clock
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Diameter: 42 millimetres
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Weight: 46.49 grammes
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- Curator's comments
- The obverse die for the medal is preserved with the Cavino dies in Paris. The reverse may be of another engraver.
Otho did not issue sestertii during his reign. This medal is a fantasy piece.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2013
- Department
- Coins and Medals
- Registration number
- 1906,1103.2803
