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LOT 1003
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.3 grams, 29 mm).
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
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LOT 1003
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Tall Pinched Glass Ungentarium
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With slender tubular neck and rolled rim, ovoid body pinched to form a ribbed cross-section, rounded foot. 17.93 grams, 13.3 cm
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Roman Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterEstimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including Venus crouching, perching bird, hand with bunch of flowers and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.68 grams total, 5-14 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Roman Mould-Blown Blue-Green Glass Janus Flask
Circa 3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Round body formed of two plump-faced heads with dimpled chins and curly hair, one face peaceful, the other disgruntled; a long, cylindrical neck with a flaring, folded rim. 16.2 grams, 68 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information page with provenance.
Janiform vessels belong to a large group of mould-blown vessels that depict human heads in a naturalistic style. The body of the vessel features either a whole head or the frontal part of two heads placed back-to-back. Most of the examples, in general, are handleless flasks or unguentaria.
