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medal
;
imitation
;
coin
(imitation of)
Object Type
medal
imitation
coin
(imitation of)
Museum number
B.12794
Denomination
sestertius
Description
Copper alloy (?) medal; Renaissance invention of a Roman coin type.
(whole)
Bare head of Otho, right.
(obverse)
Otho standing right, before an altar and extending his hand to one of four soldiers who carry standards.
(reverse)
Producer name
School of/style of:
Giovanni da Cavino
School/style
Paduan
Production date
16thC
(or later)
Production place
Made in:
Padua
Materials
copper alloy
(?)
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Diameter:
35 millimetres
Weight:
26.66 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Otho did not issue sestertii during his reign. This medal is a fantasy piece.
Bibliographic references
Klawans 1977 / Imitations and Inventions of Roman Coins
(3, p.54)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
soldier
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Otho
Acquisition date
2013
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
B.12794