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LOT 1005
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (4.37 grams, 28 mm).
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a profile bust and a campgate. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
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LOT 1005
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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Roman and Other Mixed Bead Collection
1st-4th century A.D. and earlierEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Mixed group of beads in glass, stone and other materials. 21 grams total, 2-21 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards. -
Roman Bone Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £60
Light brown cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 3:4, 5:2. 4.83 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of Hercules
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
Modelled in the round with a lion skin mantle over his extended forearm, standing nude with a club raised over his shoulder; provided with a contemporary custom-made stand. 244 grams, 13.5 cm
Private collection, USA and Switzerland, before 1992; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13195-249254.
This type of representation of Hercules, inspired by Etruscan or Italic models, was widespread in Gallo-Roman sanctuaries dedicated to the god, where several votive statues attributable to this type have been found. The musculature of the back is well-executed, as are the facial features and the details on the Nemean lion's skin.
