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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Constantius II BI Centenionalis. AD 350-355. Antioch mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, soldier, shield on arm, spearing falling horseman falling on to neck of horse, shield dropped to right; Γ in left field, ANΘ in exergue. RIC VII 132. 4.71gr, 25mm, 10h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
![Group of Ten [10] Large Roman Provincial AE Coins.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/247768-s.jpg)
Group of Ten [10] Large Roman Provincial AE Coins. 2nd-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: large AE's of various emperors and reverse types. 112gr total, 24-28 mm.
Fine to Good Fine.
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Constantine I AE Nummus. AD 315-318. London mint. 1st officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / PRIN[CIPI IV]VENTVTIS, Prince standing facing, head to left, holding signum in each hand; star in right field; PLN in exergue. RIC VI 215. 4.35gr, 24mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian.
