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LOT 1023
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.26 grams, 28 mm).
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face, one side with a radiate profile bust. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
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LOT 1023
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 Glass Knucklebones Gaming Pair
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Each a miniature astragalus with surface detailing. 5.86 grams total, 17-20 mm
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent. -
Roman Footed Pottery Bowl
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Conical in profile with rounded rim and small foot; marine accretion to outer face. 247 grams, 11.8 cm
Found at Blue House Hill, St Albans, 1955-1956. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. -
Roman Bronze Seated Dog Statuette
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Modelled in the round as a seated dog with incised fur to the body and a long tail forming a hoop. 12.5 grams, 25.3 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
