LOT 4293
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print 3rd century A.D. and later
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 207/1150. 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
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Philip I AR Antoninianus. AD 247-249. Rome mint.
Estimate: £250 - 350 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / AETERNITAS AVGG, elephant walking to left, guided by mahout. RIC IV 58; RSC 17. 4.08gr, 23mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine.
Private collection, France. Private European collection. -
Magnentius AE Centenionalis. AD 350-353. Treveri mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust to right, A behind bust / GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor on horseback to right, holding shield on left arm, about to throw a spear at a bare-headed enemy in front of the horse, shield and broken spear beneath the horse; [T]RP(crescent) in exergue. RIC 271. 3.77gr, 19mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Aurelian BI Antoninianus. Struck November AD 270. Siscia mint. 2nd officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / GENIVS ILLVR, Genius standing to left, holding cornucopia and patera; standard to right, S to inner right. MER-RIC 1991 (temporary). 4.09gr, 23mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very rare.
From a 19th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
