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LOT 0757
Roman Bifacial Terracotta Forger's Coin Mould
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5 grams, 28 mm).
Discoid in plan, the obverse with profile bust of an emperor wearing a radiate crown, legend surrounding; the reverse with two opposing figures, legend surrounding. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Gold Amuletic Bull Pendant Pair
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Each a hollow-formed sheet-gold panel with bull-head detailing to both faces, pierced at the ears for suspension. 1.21 grams total, 14 mm each
Ex Galerie Dominique Thirion, Brussels, Belgium. From the private collection of Mr K.A. -
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Roman Silver Standing Figure
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Modelled with toga to the left shoulder, right arm bent, D-section head. 7.4 grams, 37 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Late Roman Jewish Menorah Wine Stamp Seal
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
With a rectangular body and loop handle, the underside with a Menorah on a tripod base, a shofar on the left, a lulav and a shovel to the right. 46.3 grams, 59 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12324-223712.
According to Friedenberg and A. Reifenberg, unlike the Roman Christian counterparts, stamps such as the present example were likely used on the stoppers of wine amphorae rather than to stamp bread. They were used to seal the wine amphora to guarantee the purity of the wine as sanctioned by the Talmud.
