A curious lead 'tessera'
Lot 1571
Uncertain. 'Tessera' (Lead, 26 mm, 6.08 g), time of the first Tetrarchy, 293-305. SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR Moneta standing front, head to left, holding scales in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left. Rev. Blank except for large casting hole. A very unusual piece. Surface cracks on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

This very unusual piece was cast in lead from a Tetrarchic follis, perhaps as a trial piece in a forger's workshop
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
45 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
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Closing time: 08-Dec-19, 18:45:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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