Roman Clay Theatre Token | Geometric Design

Roman Clay Theatre Token | Geometric DesignHistory of the Artifact Design: Geometric Monogram Weight: . 97 g Width: 19 mm . 74 in These small clay pieces were used in Roman cities as admission or seating tokens for theatrical performances, games, and other public entertainments. Typically stamped with numbers, letters, or simple images, they helped control crowds and assign sections in large venues where thousands of spectators might attend a single event. Made from inexpensive fired clay

visually reinforcing the unity of church and state

handled by merchants

The gun was often favored by soldiers in close combat and skirmishes given its greater accuracy in short distances than other popular rifles during the war

etc… On the obverse is the Napoleonic monogram featuring the quintessential N

One of the most iconic was the silver 50 kopeck piece of the early 1920's

God of thunder

The name "Rhodesia" was chosen in honor of Cecil Rhodes

the goddess Nike is depicted holding a wreath and a palm branch

aesthetics

Width: 17 mm /

Small trilobites were ancient marine arthropods that lived during the Paleozoic Era

The first of these coins began minting in 1327