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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Crispus, as Caesar, BI Nummus. AD 321. Aquileia mint. 2nd officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around VOT • X in two lines within wreath; •AQS•. in exergue. RIC VII 97. 2.88gr, 18mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Caracalla AR Denarius. AD 200. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PONTIF TR P III, Sol standing facing, head to left, holding globe and spear. RIC IV 30; BMCRE 179-183 (Septimius and Caracalla); RSC 413. 3.31gr, 19mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Salonina, Augusta BI Antoninianus. AD 266-267. Antioch mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
SALONINA AVG, diademed and draped bust to right, set on crescent / SALVS AVG, Salus standing facing, head to right, feeding serpent out of patera. RIC V.1 (Gallienus) 88 var.; Cohen 105; MIR 1656h. 3.45gr, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Private collection, South Germany.
