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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Aelia Eudoxia AE Nummus. AD 395-401. Uncertain mint and officina.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
AEL EVDO-XIA AVG, pearl-diademed and draped bust to right, being crowned by the hand of God above / GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Empress seated on throne facing, crowned by the hand of God; cross in right field, mintmark in exergue. Cf. RIC 80 (Nicomedia mint). 2.73gr, 16mm, 1h.
Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
![Group of Three [3] Roman Imperial AR Denarii.](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/246654-s(1).jpg)
Group of Three [3] Roman Imperial AR Denarii. Time of the Severans, AD 193-218.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Septimius Severus AR Denarius. AD 202-210. Rome mint. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head to right / VOTA SVSCEPTA XX, Severus veiled, standing to left, sacrificing out of patera over altar. RIC 308; Cohen 791. Julia Domna Augusta AR Denarius. AD 196-211. Rome mint. IVLIA AVGVSTA, draped bust to right / PIETAS PVBLICA, Pietas standing facing, head to left, at altar, raising both hands. RIC IV 574 (Severus); BMCRE 69 (Septimius and Caracalla); RSC 156. Septimius Severus AR Denarius. AD 201-210. Rome mint. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head to right / FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated to left with rudder and cornucopia. RIC 264a; RSC 181; BMC 327. 11.62gr total.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Gallienus BI Antoninianus. AD 253-268. Uncertain mint. Contemporary imitation.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
[...] AVG, radiate head to right / VICTORIA AVG, Victory advancing to right, holding wreath and palm. 3.33gr, 19mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine. Very unusual type for imitative issue.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
