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LOT 0725
Roman Bifacial Terracotta Forger's Coin Mould
4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.29 grams, 27 mm).
Both sides with a diademed profile bust of Constantine I with legend surrounding. [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 Bone and Other Artefact Collection
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From an old collection formed after WWII and believed to have been from Paestum. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Silver Bow Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
P-shaped bow brooch comprising a deep bow with rouletted ornament, chord and integral spring, incised saltire, tapering foot with catch to reverse and wire extension coiled around the shank. 10.08 grams, 54 mm
Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Tinned Bronze Fylfot Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With hooked terminals, incised line decoration to the arms, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 9.24 grams, 30 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
