1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXIII (3-4 May 2025)
  3. The Roman Empire
Spintria
Lotto 518:
Time of Tiberius. AE Spintria, c. 22-37. Obv. Scene of fellatio by a heterosexual couple. Rev. Numeral VI within pelleted circle. Simonetta-Riva 15/A; Buttrey 6; Campana, serie 14. 5.21 g. 21 mm. RR. Artificially adjusted patina with subtle pigment enhancement. A rare and intriguing issue, displaying precise centering and well-executed strike. Good VF. Spintriae were small, token-like objects used in the Roman Empire, typically made of bronze or brass, featuring erotic imagery on one side and a numeral (usually I to XVI) on the other. Their exact function remains debated; while some scholars suggest they served as brothel tokens or vouchers, others propose they were gaming pieces or objects of private amusement. Their standardized design and widespread discovery, particularly in Pompeii, indicate a structured purpose within Roman society, offering insight into the empire's attitudes toward sexuality and commerce.
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