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LOT 0210
Roman Bronze Ring with Hercules Bust Gemstone
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.32 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 16.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
With broad plaque, pelletted border to the hexagonal bezel, inset intaglio profile bust of Hercules with brow-band tied neatly at the rear.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 232, for type.
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Roman Severus Alexander Denarius Forger's Coin Die Pair and Crucible
Circa 222-235 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
A contemporary pair of clay coin dies used to manufacture coin forgeries, the working faces depicting a gold aureus or silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander, with incuse and reversed legends; each counterfeit die with inscribed numbering to verso [(((( LXIIII = 64]; accompanied by a clay crucible excavated at the same time with inked inscription to the underside: 'Arch.-Nr. / 6612-1975', another object that would have been required in the casting process of manufacturing of fake coins. 86.86 grams total, 44-58 mm
1 - 1 1/4 in.
In a private collection of Roman objects since 1975. Accompanied by a copy of a letter and schedule addressed to the Director of the Library Faculty of Kamp-Linfurt, a branch of Stadsparkasse Duisburg regarding the loan of the forger's die and crucible for exhibition, dated 13 December 1993.
Towards the end of the 2nd century and the early 3rd century A.D. the quality of Roman coinage began to be altered. Probably from the beginning of the reign of Severus Alexander, forgers were tacitly allowed by the Roman government to issue counterfeit coins. There are many ancient coins of this emperor that appear to have been cast in moulds. Most of these moulds would have been employed by forgers, and the dies were normally destroyed quickly after use in an effort to dispose of the evidence. -
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Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Apollo
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Advancing and holding a frond, a tripod behind; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.4 grams, 12 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Coral
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Comprising a ribbed loop; round setting with an inset pink coral cabochon, small loop below. 0.74 grams, 13 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
