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 - Mixed - AE As Group [3] 41-138 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Mixed group comprising: three ases, two of Hadrian and one of Claudius. 29.57 grams, 27-29 mm.
Good-fine.
Property of an Essex, UK, collector. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Constantine I - London - AE Follis 307-312 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
London mint. Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. Rev: SOL INVIC-TO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys draped over upper chest and left shoulder, holding globe and raising hand. No field marks. Mintmark PLN. 4.18 grams, 24 mm.
Choice extremely fine. Rare.
From a gentleman's London, UK, collection, in the 1990s. -
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Group of Fifty [50] Roman AE Coins. 3rd-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Various emperors. 152gr total.
Uncleaned 'As found' condition.
From the Fell Mill site, Shipston-on-Stour, UK. Property of a London antiquarian.

