Erotic Coins, Brothel Coins
Total 16 Pcs Coins
*Reproduction Token*
16 Different Tokens
Size: Their diameters vary between 18 and 25 mm
16 different poses with Roman Numerals on the reverse.
These Are Reproductions of Actual Roman Coins Struck in the 1st Century A.D. There Are 16 Coins in This Series. A spintria (plural, spintriae) is a Roman token, possibly for use in brothels, usually depicting sexual acts or symbols. They were only produced for a few years in the first century, between the years 20 to 40 AD, during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. The numbers I to XVI are known, but numbers exceeding XII are very rare. They were struck in brass or bronze. Possibly they were used to overcome the language barrier for visitors who spoke no Latin. Experts cannot agree on the use for the Roman numbers. Were they the price for the act pictured on the front, or the value, or just a risque novelty item? We will never know for sure. They are a great piece of Roman history.
The compelling history of the Roman Empire never stops surprising with its intriguing — to say the least — facts and artifacts. Spintria was a very specific currency that was used in brothels located within the Roman Empire. Although Roman literature does not give much information on this currency, many examples of it have been found over the years, which sort of confirms its use.
