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 - Antoninus Pius - AR Virtus Denarius 140-143 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Rome. Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TRP COS III, laureate head right. Rev: VIRTVS AVG, Virtus standing left, holding inverted spear and parazonium. 2.99 grams, 16.53 mm.
Good very fine.
Found Cambridgeshire, UK. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Severus Alexander - Mars AR Denarius 231 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Rome mint. Obv: IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: P M TR P X COS III P P, Mars standing left, holding spear and resting right hand on shield. 3.49 grams, 19 mm.
Extremely fine.
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Maximinus II - Great Persecution Issue - AE Quarter Nummus 308-313 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Antioch mint. Obv: GENIO AN-TIOCHENI, Tyche, turreted and veiled, seated facing on rock, river-god Orontes swimming facing in front. Rev: APOLLONI-SANCTO, Apollo standing facing, head left, liquors flowing from patera in right hand, lyre in left; Є in right field, SMA in exergue. 1.42 grams, 16 mm.
Good very fine.
Property of a European gentleman.
