{"product_id":"ancient-roman-terracotta-clay-token-tesserae-3rd-century-b-c-1st-century-a-d","title":"Ancient Roman Terracotta Clay Token\/Tesserae 3RD CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.","description":"\u003cdiv data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are buying this genuine, Roman Terracotta Clay Token\/Tesserae as pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eDepicting male bust - Likely used as a theater token\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eDating: Circa 3RD CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eTokens 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.\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic with Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Ancients ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67696823337259,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8753\/0027\/files\/IMG_8567.jpg?v=1791534359","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticancients.com\/products\/ancient-roman-terracotta-clay-token-tesserae-3rd-century-b-c-1st-century-a-d","provider":"Authentic Ancients ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}