Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins

Roman Silver Intaglio Ring with Sol and Luna, Circa 1st, 2nd Century AD

Makhaira with Long Curved Blade, Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC

Gordian I Africanus (March-April AD 238). AR Denarius

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Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins

Life Antiques Limited

Ancient Greece and Rome, Medieval and Post Medieval Antiquities. Selection of Ancient Greek and Roman coins.

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Bronze Age Socketed Mace Head Circa 800,500 BCE: A substantial bronze mace head with long- socketed shaft; 446 grams, 122mm.Very Fine. From the collection of UK gentleman. Previously Roseberys, London, 26 October 2021.

0001: Bronze Age Socketed Mace Head Circa 800,500 BCEEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

Bronze Age Axe Circa 2nd Millenium BC: A cast bronze axe head. The head is socketed, with an ovoid opening for a handle. The blade has lined decoration on each side. There is a collar around the socket, and one fastening loop on one side

0002: Bronze Age Axe Circa 2nd Millenium BCEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Anatolian- Hittite Bronze Bull Figurine Circa 2200-2000 BC: A bronze bull figurine ; 50 mm length , 33.80 grams. Similar samples, see the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara.Provenance: From the collection of UK gentleman. Ex Roseberys, London, 26

0003: Anatolian- Hittite Bronze Bull Figurine Circa 2200-2000 BCEst. £200-£400

Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon Circa 1st, 2nd Century AD: With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear; around 270 grams, 13 cm .Fine condition. From the collection of a High Wycombe,

0004: Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon Circa 1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £100-£200Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, 1st Century AD: A squat bronze oil lamp with broad body, lunar shaped reflector on the back, nozzle, with loop for chain and ring handle (partly absent) ; 118 grams, around 112mm . Property of UK gentleman;

0005: Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, 1st Century ADEst. £200-£400Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Cupid Figurine Circa 2nd ,3rd Century AD: A cast bronze figurine of a winged Cupid, the Roman god of love and desire. The figurine depicts Cupid striding forward with his right leg advanced, his wings spread wide behind him . His facial

0006: Roman Bronze Cupid Figurine Circa 2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £300-£500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Figurine of Apollo Circa 2nd ,3rd Century AD: Bronze nude figurine of god Apollo, holing patera for offering in his right hand and fish in his left hand. Quiver on his back and quiver straps run between his chest. Figurine is sitting in square

0007: Roman Bronze Figurine of Apollo Circa 2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £800-£1,200Lot Passed

Late Roman Gold Cross Pendant Circa 6th, 8th Century AD: A gold cross pendant comprising four expanding -conical arms each with wired decoration, central carnelian gem. Loop intact; 4.54 grams, 34.48mm /24.25mm. Property of a South London gentleman;

0008: Late Roman Gold Cross Pendant Circa 6th, 8th Century ADEst. £1,200-£2,000Lot Passed

Roman Gold Pendant Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: Large deep green glass, drop shaped gem, housed in gold encasement with filigree decoration around the perimeter and loop intact .Fine condition; 10.17 gr, 41mm.From the collection of EU gentleman

0009: Roman Gold Pendant Circa 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £500-£700Lot Passed

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Roman Figurine of Eagle Over a Bull Head Circa 2nd ,3rd Century AD: A bronze figurine of eagle, seating on a bull head. Large hexagonal pedestal, olive green patina intact. Representing the power and might of Rome over the ,,barbarians''; 62mm , 53 grams. From the

0010: Roman Figurine of Eagle Over a Bull Head Circa 2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £350-£450

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Roman Medical Implement and Palette Collection Circa 1st-4th Century AD: A bronze medical instrument group comprising: a rectangular palette with bevelled edges; scalpel with double edge leaf shaped blade; spoon with circular bowl, collared stem with expanded waist and

0011: Roman Medical Implement and Palette Collection Circa 1st-4th Century ADEst. £500-£800

Roman Horse Brooch Circa 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A bronze brooch formed as grazing horse on right ; pin on the reverse is absent, green patina; 8.2 grams, 37.70 mm. Very fine condition.Acquired from a USA collector, previously on the German Art

0012: Roman Horse Brooch Circa 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £80-£100Lot Passed

Roman Horse Brooch Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD: A bronze brooch formed as grazing horse on left ; pin on the reverse is absent. Dark green patina; 5.17 grams, 36 mm. Fine condition.Acquired from a London collector, previously on the German Art

0013: Roman Horse Brooch Circa 2nd-3rd Century ADEst. £80-£100Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch, 1st-3rd Century AD: Roman bronze oval brooch, pin is absent. Fine condition. Dark green patina; around 32mm, 8.68 grams.Acquired from a US collector, previously purchased on the German Art market prior 2000s.

0014: Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch, 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £30-£50

Roman Knife with Bronze Handle Circa 1st Century AD: An iron single edged blade with pointed end, attached to a bronze handle with overall decoration; 57.62 grams, 197mm

0015: Roman Knife with Bronze Handle Circa 1st Century ADEst. £150-£250Lot Passed

Late Medieval Ring with Heraldic Symbol Circa 14en-15en Century AD: A silver ring solid band with a large heart-shaped bezel engraved with a Heraldic symbol. 19.90mm max internal diameter, 35mm outer diameter, 6.21 grams. Can be worn.Fine condition.

0016: Late Medieval Ring with Heraldic Symbol Circa 14en-15en Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

Early Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 8th, 9th Century AD: A bronze cross pendant with four expanding arms and dotted decoration on the obverse; loop intact; wearable; 6.33 grams, 39mm / 2/6mm.Very fine condition.

0017: Early Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 8th, 9th Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

Roman Seal or Aromatic Containers x2, Circa 2nd-4th Century AD: Two bronze -enamelled seal or aromatic containers. Hinged lead and oval body with three holes on each bottom; around 27mm each,13 grams total. From the collection of Surrey gentleman. Originally

0018: Roman Seal or Aromatic Containers x2, Circa 2nd-4th Century ADEst. £150-£200Lot Passed

Roman Seal or Aromatic Containers x2, Circa 2nd-4th Century AD: Two bronze -enamelled seal or aromatic containers. Hinged lead and leaf shaped body with three holes on each bottom; around 30mm each, 13 grams total. From the collection of Surrey gentleman.

0019: Roman Seal or Aromatic Containers x2, Circa 2nd-4th Century ADEst. £150-£200Lot Passed

Early Medieval Silver Ring With Mythical Bird , Circa 8th-10th Century AD: A silver finger ring with a flat sectioned loop, a circular bezel engraved with the image of a mythical bird standing right with open wings, star next to it; 19.40mm internal diameter, 20.85 mm max

0020: Early Medieval Silver Ring With Mythical Bird , Circa 8th-10th Century ADEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Ring with Horse and Rider, Circa 2nd-4th Century AD: A bronze finger ring with a bezel, with an image of a horse and rider. Dark-green patina is intact; 5.8 grams, 30.80mm max outer diameter, 18.10mm inner diameter. Ex collection of a London

0021: Roman Bronze Ring with Horse and Rider, Circa 2nd-4th Century ADEst. £100-£150

Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bracelet , Circa 4th-2nd Century AD: A bronze bracelet with o-sectioned band, open terminals with decorated ends; dark green patina intact; 15 grams, 63.85 mm. From the collection of European gentleman.Fine condition.

0022: Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bracelet , Circa 4th-2nd Century ADEst. £40-£60Lot Passed

Late Roman Bronze Pendant with Saint , Circa 5th-7th Century AD: A bronze pendant with the engraved image of saint or emperor with open arms ; three lines of doted decoration on the reverse, and suspension loop intact; 3.77 grams, 24mm/16.50. From the collection

0023: Late Roman Bronze Pendant with Saint , Circa 5th-7th Century ADEst. £100-£140Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Thumb, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: A bronze thumb - fragment of large Roman or Greek figurine; 36mm, 40,59 grams. From the collection of South African gentlemen living in the UK. Acquired on the German art market around 1990s.

0024: Roman Bronze Thumb, Circa 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £100-£150

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