Ancient Coins

Roman Republican Coinage

Lot 3530
Erotic Tessera. Augustan Period, 1st century AD. Erotic AE Tessera (20 mm). Erotic scene with man and woman engaged in intimate contact. Reverse: IIIIV within dotted border. Buttrey, scene 11 var. (this numeral not recorded in reversed form). Mottled reddish and green patina. Choice Very Fine. Extremely rare.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.