Ancient Roman Terracotta Clay Token/Tesserae 3RD CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.

You are buying this genuine, Roman Terracotta Clay Token/Tesserae as pictured.

Depicting male bust - Likely used as a theater token

Dating: Circa 3RD CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.

Background

Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term ‘token’ is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.
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