Lot 223: ANTIQUITIES. A lot of 6 Roman & Byzantine Lead Tokens

A lot of 6 ancient lead tokens. Lot includes 5 Roman examples, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, each with a stamped side with devices including birds, a Capricorn, a pair of deities and a thunderbolt. The last is a Byzantine lead seal, c. 6th Century AD, with the bust of the emperor on the obverse and Victory standing on the reverse. Sizes from 17mm to 21mm in width. Ex Los Angeles private collection. Value Range $150 - $200.The Roman lead tokens probably served a variety of functions such as entrance tokens to theaters or other events, banking counters or even gaming pieces, both public and private.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 223
• Listing #: 232300
• Closed: Thursday, March 21, 2013 7:28:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $150