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This intriguing object is a Roman-style erotic spintria token, bearing the numeral IIII within a laurel wreath on one side, and an explicit erotic scene on the other. The reverse depicts two figures reclining on a draped couch in a sensual embrace, set within a curtained space—an artistic nod to intimacy within private chambers. The token is part of a rare class of artifacts that originated in Imperial Rome, believed to have been used in brothels or as entry tokens, though their exact function remains debated among historians.
The spintria tokens are renowned for their iconography reflecting Roman sexual culture, which was often depicted more openly than in later Western societies. These tokens were typically cast in bronze or copper alloys and are thought to date from the 1st century AD, during the reign of Tiberius or Caligula. This piece is a modern restrike, carefully replicating the style and subject matter of the originals. Such items are sought after by collectors of Roman erotica, historical curiosities, and those interested in the cultural dynamics of ancient Rome.
278,00 Kč