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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Divus Vespasian AR Denarius. Struck under Titus, AD 80-81. Rome mint. "Judaea Capta" commemorative.
Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS•, laureate head to right / Slow quadriga to left, with tensa (car) in form of small temple surmounted by statuette of quadriga flanked by Victories holding palm fronds and wreaths; car ornamented with figures of Minerva advancing left and brandishing spear, and garlands; EX S C in exergue. RIC II.1 361 (Titus); Hendin 6616; RSC 146. 3.60gr, 19mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine. An excellent well-centered and nicely toned example with bold portrait of emperor.
Acquired from OGN in February 2012. Private European collection. -
Maxentius BI Nummus. AD 308/9. Rome mint. 4th officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / CONSERV VRB SVAE, Roma seated facing on throne, head to left, holding globe and spear, within hexastyle temple with wreath in pediment and and statues as acroteria; H in left field, R Q in exergue. RIC VI 202a. 6.85gr, 25mm, 1h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Constantine I BI Nummus. AD 318-319. Treveri mint. 2nd officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, helmeted, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, two Victories standing facing each other, holding shield inscribed VOT PR in two lines over altar; •STR in exergue. RIC VII 209. 3.09gr, 18mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine.
From an early 20th century collection. Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.
