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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Divus Maximianus AE Follis. Struck under Maxentius, AD 311-312. Rome mint. 2nd officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO MAXIMIANO PATRI, veiled head of Divus Maximianus to right / AETERNAE MEMORIAE, domed hexastyle shrine with open door and surmounted by eagle standing to right, wings spread and head to left; RES in exergue. RIC VI 251; Drost 181. 5.67gr, 24mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group. Property of a Middlesex, UK, antiquarian. -
Commodus AR Denarius. AD 190. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P, laureate head to right / P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI, Pax seated to left on curule chair, holding branch and caduceus. RIC 210; RSC 555. 2.12gr, 17mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Gitbud Numismatik. From the private collection of an Essex, UK, lady. -
Maximian BI Nummus. AD 286. Antioch mint. 7th officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
IMP C M AVR VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust to right / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG, Maximian, on the left, standing to right, holding sceptre in his left hand, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, on the right, standing to left, holding long sceptre in his left hand; Z between, XXI in exergue. RIC 623; Cohen 371. 3.97gr, 22mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
