LOT 4179
Roman Glass Tessera. 3rd-4th century AD.
Lion standing to right, head to left / Blank. Condition as seen.(1.67gr, 16mm.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
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Roman(?) Bronze Weight. Circa 1st century BC-2nd century AD.
Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £106
Stag standing to right between two crossed branches / Blank. 60.59gr, 37mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Honorius and Theodosius II AE Exagium Solidi Weight. AD 395-423.
Estimate: £250 - 350 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £133
Diademed and draped facing busts of Honorius, on the left, and Theodosius II, on the right; between them above, cross / Blank. Bendall -; CPAI -; Pondera Online 4232 var. (cross above right smaller bust). 4.36gr, 15mm.
Condition as seen. Bronze weight covered with repoussé brass leaf. Very rare.
Ex D.F.G., Numismatica Monacencies, Munich, Germany. -
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Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight Circa 2400-1700 B.C.
Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. 24.6 grams, 22 mm
Private collection of Contessa L.J., since the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in 2001. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12898-241690.
