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LOT 0634
Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (4.7 grams, 29 mm).
Modelled in the round, wearing a tightly-wrapped toga, his left arm bent and hand gripping the marsupium bag of coins; with full beard and hair parted neatly at the rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s.
From the collection of a London antiquarian.
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LOT 0634
Roman Silver Votive Figure of the God Mercury
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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Roman Bronze Chi Rho Weight
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Barrel-shaped in profile with incised radiating arms, possibly a Christogram. 16 grams, 17 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Discoid with integral loop, reserved female profile bust, 1.53 grams, 20 mm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze Inscribed Double-Banded Ring
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With bifid ellipsoid bezel inscribed 'O[.]O / NOIA' for omonoia (harmony, agreement). 1.96 grams, 19.20 mm overall, 16.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
