Sale: CNG 64, Lot 972. Estimate $500. 
24 September 2003. 
Sold For $600.

Gaming Token. Circa 1st Century AD. Lead Tessera - 18mm (3.99 gm). OLYMPIANVS around male head right / EVCARPVS 
around dot, H-S and symbol in centre. Rostovsew and Prou pg. 
138. VF, green patina. Rare. ($500)

Rost III. NC, p. 38, 4; Rost-Prou p. 138
	
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 28 (8 December 1993), lot 273.

The symbol on the reverse is the abbreviation for 1000 
sestertii. Perhaps the amount being wagered on an athletic 
contest, or the prize for the victors?

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