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LOT 0649
Roman Bifacial Terracotta Forger's Coin Mould
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.4 grams, 26 mm).
Discoid in plan, one side with profile bust of an emperor wearing a radiate crown, legend surrounding; the reverse with two facing figures on a baseline. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £124
A large group of mixed beads in stone, lapis lazuli, glass, and faience. 148 grams total, 1-33 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Steelyard Balance and Lead Weight
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising a square-section arm with lug finial, notches to the upper face, suspension ring, counter weight lead ball, three hooks at the arm, chain with shackle and long hook. 1.3 kg total, 13.9-38 cm
Acquired from Notaras Coins & Antiquities, Suffolk, UK, before 2000. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by two illustrated collector's identification tags. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Miniature Rock Crystal Bead of a Man
Circa 300 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Triangular in section and curved to the rear, with wide-eyed expression; pierced at the ears for suspension as a bead; small goatee beard to the chin and radiating leaf pattern to rear of head. 4.32 grams, 19 mm
Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
