LOT 2809
Silver Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print 3rd century A.D. and later
The coin of emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 12/1150. 19 1/8 x 14 1/4 in. (1.3 kg, 48.5 x 36.3 cm). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
FootnotesDavid McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
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Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Numerian - Jupiter AE Antoninianus 283-284 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Obv: IMP NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped bust right. Rev: IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe, eagle at foot, mintmark KAB. 3.68 grams, 19 mm.
Very fine.
Property of a private Norwich, UK, collector. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Gaius and Lucius AR Denarius 2 B.C.-c.13 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Lyons mint. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. laureate head right. Rev: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES below, Gaius and Lucius standing front, each with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, and in field above, a lituus right and simpulum left in 'b9'-like formation. 3.72 grams, 18 mm.
Good fine.
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Valerian - Emperor Billon AR Antoninianus 255-257 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Good very fine with a softer reverse.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
