Medieval, Crusaders Era Roman Lead Tesserae Fibula - Pseudocoin / penny
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Pseudomint/lead-tin coin with a stylised profile bust, possibly a female portrait, from medieval Crusader-period culture; dating and origin unknown; weight 0.9 g, width 0.9 mm, in good used condition with some wear.
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Description from the seller
From our own collection.
Pseudomint / medallion in lead-tin with a classical-looking bust.
Coin-shaped medallion in lead/tin with a stylized bust, possibly a portrait of a woman. The depiction is surrounded by concentric circles and a decorative rim of beads and short strokes. There is no clearly legible inscription recognizable.
The portrait recalls classical coin portraits. However, an identification as a Roman woman or empress has not been established. The item appears cast; the precise dating, origin and original function are unknown.
Material: lead/tin, as stated.
Dating: unknown; possibly inspired by a classical coin portrait.
Condition: surface weathering, encrustation and localized loss of detail. The portrait and the surrounding ornament are recognizable. See the photos for your own assessment..
Comparative material: the British Museum houses Roman lead tokens with busts, including inventory number 1922,0416.62, published as BMCRLT 924. This reference is for general comparison and does not constitute confirmation of the type or age of the offered specimen.
Field find.
From our own collection.
Pseudomint / medallion in lead-tin with a classical-looking bust.
Coin-shaped medallion in lead/tin with a stylized bust, possibly a portrait of a woman. The depiction is surrounded by concentric circles and a decorative rim of beads and short strokes. There is no clearly legible inscription recognizable.
The portrait recalls classical coin portraits. However, an identification as a Roman woman or empress has not been established. The item appears cast; the precise dating, origin and original function are unknown.
Material: lead/tin, as stated.
Dating: unknown; possibly inspired by a classical coin portrait.
Condition: surface weathering, encrustation and localized loss of detail. The portrait and the surrounding ornament are recognizable. See the photos for your own assessment..
Comparative material: the British Museum houses Roman lead tokens with busts, including inventory number 1922,0416.62, published as BMCRLT 924. This reference is for general comparison and does not constitute confirmation of the type or age of the offered specimen.
Field find.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Metal
Roman Lead Tesserae
Century/timeframe
1e tot 4e eeuw
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
0.9 g
Year acquired
1987
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Country of origin
Netherlands
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
Pseudocoin / penny
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
0.9 mm
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