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LOT 0637
Roman Bifacial Terracotta Forger's Coin Mould
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (4.15 grams, 28 mm).
Discoid in plan, the obverse with profile bust of an emperor wearing a radiate crown, legend surrounding; the reverse with Jupiter presenting Victory on globe to an emperor, legend surrounding. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Roman Bifacial Terracotta Forger's Coin Mould
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Discoid in plan, both sides with a radiate profile bust of an emperor, legend surrounding. 4.88 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Lion's Paw Table Foot
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Formed as the paw of a lion on a circular base and a rectangular socket to the top, projecting lioness head below the socket. 190 grams, 83 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
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Roman Bronze Furniture Applique
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Discoid in plan with low-relief facing bust. 4.75 grams, 16 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
