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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Vespasian AR Denarius. Struck AD 72-73. Antioch mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head to right / CONCORDIA AVGVSTI, Concordia seated to left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC II.1 1554; RPC II 1927; BMCRE 505; RSC 74. 3.32gr, 18mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. -
Tiberius AE As. Circa AD 21-22. Rome mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
TI · CAESAR · DIVI · AVG · F · AVGVST · IMP · VIII, bare head to left / PONTIF · MAXIM · TRIBVN · POTEST · XXIIII around large S C. RIC 44; Cohen 25. 9.82gr, 30mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Postumus, Romano-Gallic Emperor AR Antoninianus. Struck AD 261. Treveri mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / P M TR P COS II P P, emperor in military attire standing to left, holding globe and spear. RIC V.2 54 (Lugdunum). 2.41gr, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
