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LOT 0198
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hunter and Dog
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.71 grams, 15 mm).
Oval in shape, engraved with an advancing male figure holding a long curved staff on his shoulder, a water skin hanging from the rear end and a low dish from the other, a leaping hound at his feet.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0198
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hunter and Dog
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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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. -
Roman Period Bronze Ring with Lion
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With D-section shoulders flanking the ellipsoid plaque, incuse crouching beast in a pelletted border. 5.24 grams, 23.41 mm overall, 18.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Eastern Roman Mosaic Depicting a Bird
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
In a rectangular matrix; cream, olive, pink and other tesserae depicting a bird advancing with head bowed, with banded frame. 10.35 kg, 40.3 x 40.3 cm
Former collection of Mr Pierre Bart (1889-1964), official of the French mandate in Syria and Lebanon (1919-1936) and delegate to the Lebanese government until 1946. Transmitted by descent.
