Classical Antiquities, Ancient & Modern Coins

Roman Life Size Head of a Nobel Lady , Circa end of 2nd ,beginning of 3rd Century AD

Romano- Egyptian Enamelled Apis Brooch , Circa
1st Century BC- 1st Century AD

Late Medieval -Wester Europe Gold Ring with Gemstone, Circa 16th Century AD

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London, London , United Kingdom

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Classical Antiquities, Ancient & Modern Coins

Life Antiques Limited

Explore our new Antiquities and Ancient Coin Auction, featuring artifacts from the ancient civilizations. Each piece undergoes rigorous expert vetting to ensure authenticity, provenance, and legal compliance, offering collectors and enthusiasts unparalleled confidence in their acquisitions. From classical antiquities to historic coins, discover timeless treasures that tell the story of our past.

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Roman Gold Ring with Serapis Intaglio, Circa 1st Century AD: Gold ring with elevated bezel , encasing red carnelian intaglio with image of god Sarapis standing, holding sceptre with snake around it ; 19.26mm max internal diameter, 23.06 mm external diameter,

0001: Roman Gold Ring with Serapis Intaglio, Circa 1st Century AD

Est.

£700

£1,200

Roman Silver Ring with Intaglio Winged Victory, Circa End of 1st, 2nd Century AD: Silver ring with enlarged arms , holding encased carnelian intaglio with winged Victory holding a palm branch; 9.20 grams, 25.90 mm overall size. 19.07 inner diameter. Fine condition, some deposit

0002: Roman Silver Ring with Intaglio Winged Victory, Circa End of 1st, 2nd Century AD

Est.

£240

£360

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Roman Life Size Head of a Nobel Lady , Circa end of 2nd ,beginning of 3rd Century AD: Finely carved head with frontal view of a nibble lady in hard white stone; wavy hair enclosed by a diadem with high-relief central figurine, with drop earrings at the sides; the arched brows above

0003: Roman Life Size Head of a Nobel Lady , Circa end of 2nd ,beginning of 3rd Century AD

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£5,000

£7,000

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Byzantine Bronze Ring, Circa 13en-15en Century AD: Substantial -D sectioned bronze ring with a decorated band and large flat bezel with an inscription on Greek around the perimeter flower motif in the centre; large -wearable size; 20.82mm inner

0004: Byzantine Bronze Ring, Circa 13en-15en Century AD

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£300

£500

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Roman Gold Ring with Dormouse Intaglio, Circa 1st Century AD: Solid gold D sectioned band with ellipsoid bezel ,beaded wire collar, carnelian intaglio with dormouse;. 4.10 grams, 23.60 mm overall, 19.75 mm internal diameter, approximate size UK S, USA 9. Ex

0005: Roman Gold Ring with Dormouse Intaglio, Circa 1st Century AD

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£700

£1,000

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Roman Silver Seal Ring with Fortuna, Circa 1st Century AD: A solid band silver ring with enlarged arms and engraved bezel- goddess Fortuna holding Cornucopia ; 9.58 grams,16.90mm max inner diameter, 22.7mm outer diameter. Fine condition. From a London

0006: Roman Silver Seal Ring with Fortuna, Circa 1st Century AD

Est.

£120

£180

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Iron Age -Celtic Silver Ring, Circa 3rd , 2nd Century AD: O sectioned silver ring made of single wire; 11.59 grams, 15.73mm internal diameter, 28.37mm external diameter. Fine condition- small fragment absent. From the collection of a London gentleman;

0007: Iron Age -Celtic Silver Ring, Circa 3rd , 2nd Century AD

Est.

£80

£120

Roman Silver Ring- Key , Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: A silver finger ring with key ; 2.53 grams, 19.90mm max inner diameter, 21.42mm outer diameter. Fine condition. From the collection of a London gentleman; acquired in the 2000s.

0008: Roman Silver Ring- Key , Circa 1st-3rd Century AD

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£60

£80

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Roman Dolphin Brooch, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: A bronze figural brooch formed as a dolphin; a hinged pin, and a catch plate to the reverse. Dark green patina; 3.84 grams, 27.43 mm. Very fine condition. Acquired from a USA collector, previously on

0009: Roman Dolphin Brooch, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD

Est.

£100

£120

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Roman Bronze Plump Bob- Masonary Tool , Circa 1st-4th Century AD: Ancient Roman conical bronze plumb bob with suspension loop; green patina intact; 53.96 grams, 30.20mm diameter. Acquired in the 2000s on the London art market. cf.: J. P. Adam, Roman Building,

0010: Roman Bronze Plump Bob- Masonary Tool , Circa 1st-4th Century AD

Est.

£120

£160

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Silver Heracles Figurine on a Base , Circa 18en -20th Century AD: Uncertain date silver figurine of Hercules (Greek Heracles) advancing, nude with lion-skin mantle over his left forearm, right hand resting on the handle of his club. ; 63.86 grams, 67.35mm height.

0011: Silver Heracles Figurine on a Base , Circa 18en -20th Century AD

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£200

£400

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Romano- Egyptian Enamelled Apis Brooch , Circa 1st Century BC- 1st Century AD: Romano Egyptian bronze-enamelled zoomorphic Apis bull brooch; Catch plate and pin on reverse. Very fine condition. 33.55mm, 21.39 grams. Private EU collection formed in the 1990s. Originally from the

0012: Romano- Egyptian Enamelled Apis Brooch , Circa 1st Century BC- 1st Century AD

Est.

£600

£1,000

Roman Bronze Actor's Mask Moun, Circa 1st-2nd Century AD: Depicting tragic mask with pierced eyes and open mouth, furrowed brow and neatly dressed hair; hollow reverse. 84.5 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.).Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector

0013: Roman Bronze Actor's Mask Moun, Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

Est.

£600

£800

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Islamic Bronze Trade Weights, Circa 14en - 16en Century AD: Medieval period- Islamic bronze trade weights. 33.62mm and 28.95mm, 222 grams in total. Very fine condition. Purchased from a European collector in 2016 in London, originally acquired on the UK art

0014: Islamic Bronze Trade Weights, Circa 14en - 16en Century AD

Est.

£60

£80

Lot Passed

Roman Military Equestrian Decoration , Circa 1st, 2nd Century AD: A two parts bronze decoration from a horse harness; 80.70mm, 34.53 grams, dark green patina intact. Fine condition. Property of London collector; acquired before the 2000s.

0015: Roman Military Equestrian Decoration , Circa 1st, 2nd Century AD

Est.

£120

£180

Lot Passed

Napoleonic Gilt Silver Eagle, Circa 19en Century AD: A gilt silver phalera displaying a standing eagle in high-relief; four piercings for attachment. 21.3 grams, 65 mm wide (2 1/2 in.) German art market before 2000. With a European gentleman living in

0016: Napoleonic Gilt Silver Eagle, Circa 19en Century AD

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£250

£300

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Roman Bronze Belt Fragments Group (3), Circa 2nd - 3rd Century AD: Roman bronze belt fragments group consisting of there bronze terminals with enamelled decoration. 80.22 grams in total, 74.30mm, 85.25mm and 72.25mm. Fine condition. From the collection of a European

0017: Roman Bronze Belt Fragments Group (3), Circa 2nd - 3rd Century AD

Est.

£300

£500

Roman Bronze Handle with Gorgon and Dolphins , Circa 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A Roman military bronze handle with the image of Gorgon in the centre and dolphins on each side ; 165.82 grams, 156mm in length. Fine condition. From the collection of a London gentleman.

0018: Roman Bronze Handle with Gorgon and Dolphins , Circa 2nd, 3rd Century AD

Est.

£600

£800

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Roman Bronze Weight, Circa 1st - 3rd Century AD: Roman bronze weight with loop; 510 grams, 110.70mm in length. Fine condition. From a UK collector , originally acquired on the EU art market around 2000s.

0019: Roman Bronze Weight, Circa 1st - 3rd Century AD

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£100

£160

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Thracian -Celtic Silver Lunar Pendant, 3rd -2nd Century BC: Silver lunar pendant with all-over dotted and zig zag decoration. 6.90 grams, 50.70mm diameter. Fine condition, in to parts. From the collection of EU gentlemen living in the UK. Acquired on the

0020: Thracian -Celtic Silver Lunar Pendant, 3rd -2nd Century BC

Est.

£100

£140

Roman Bronze Chape from Spata Sword, Circa 1st -3rd Century AD: Roman bronze chape from spata sword. 42.58 grams, 58mm. Fine condition. From the collection of a London gentleman.

0021: Roman Bronze Chape from Spata Sword, Circa 1st -3rd Century AD

Est.

£80

£140

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Medieval Viking Era Bronze Bracelet, Circa 9th - 10th Century AD: A solid bronze -flat sectioned bracelet with an overall decoration, brown patina intact; 13.69 grams, 55.50mm. Property of a London private collector since the 2000s.Aquired from a German collector

0022: Medieval Viking Era Bronze Bracelet, Circa 9th - 10th Century AD

Est.

£60

£100

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Late Roman Bronze Bracelet, Circa 1st -3rd Century AD: A bronze bracelet with brown patina and pointed ends; 20.30 grams, 62.42mm. Fine condition. Property of an EU private collector since the 1990s.

0023: Late Roman Bronze Bracelet, Circa 1st -3rd Century AD

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£40

£80

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Roman Mini Crossbow Brooch, Circa 3rd, 4th Century AD: Unusual-small size bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the head plate, hinged original pin to the reverse. 14.80 grams, 43.19mm. From the private collection of USA gentleman,

0024: Roman Mini Crossbow Brooch, Circa 3rd, 4th Century AD

Est.

£60

£80

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