LOT 4247
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 181/1150. 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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LOT 4247
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Vespasian AR Denarius. AD 70. Rome mint.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head to right / COS ITER TR POT, Pax seated to left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left. RIC II.1, 29; BMC 26. 2.98gr, 19mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Domitian AR Denarius. AD 88-89. Rome mint.
Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P VIII, laureate head to right / IMP XIX COS XIIII CENS P P P, Minerva standing to left, holding grounded spear. RIC II.1 670; BMCRE 154; RSC 250. 3.53gr, 19mm, 8h.
Very Fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. Circa AD 287-290. Uncertain mint (Londinium?).
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
[IMP CARA]VSIVS P AVG, radiate and draped bust(?) to right / [SALVS A]VG, Salus standing facing, head to left, feeding serpent, rising from altar, out of patera with her right hand and holding long sceptre in her left. Cf. RIC V.5 1552e. 3.58gr, 20mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
From a UK collection formed in the early 2000s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
