LOT 3771
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 194/1150. 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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Faustina II AE Sestertius. Struck circa AD 161-164. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust to right / IVNONI REGINAE, Juno standing facing, head to left, holding patera in her right hand and long sceptre in her left; at feet to left, peacock standing to left, head to right; S C across fields. BMC 922; Cohen 142; MIR 19-6/b; RIC -, cf. 1651 (no diadem). 25.08gr, 33mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian. -
Diocletian BI Nummus. AD 302-303. Antioch mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
1st officina. IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius, wearing modius on head, standing to left, holding cornucopia and patera, from which liquor flows; A in right field, ANT(star) in exergue. RIC VI 56a. 10.10gr, 30mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985. -
Constantius I, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 299-300. Antioch mint. 5th officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES, laureate head to right / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing to left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera from which liquid flows, and cornucopia; Є in right field, ANT in exergue. RIC 53a. 9.69gr, 28mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
