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Click here to subscribe300 AD. London mint. Obv: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG legend with laureate, cuirassed bust right (head on short neck"). Rev: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI legend with Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC VI London 6a; Sear -. 9.56 grams. . Extremely fine.
244-247 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: ANNONA AVG legend with S-C in fields and Annona standing left holding corn ears and cornucopia, modius at feet. Obv: as before. Rev: SALVS AVG with S-C in fields and Salus standing right feeding snake in her arms. RIC 168a; Sear 8990/RIC 186a; Sear 9017. 14.42 17.43 grams. . With collector tickets. [2] Very fine and fine.
3rd-4th century AD. A carved basalt female bust with swept curve to the eyes, chignon hairstyle, broad nose and small mouth; Eastern Empire workmanship; mounted on a custom-made stand. 16.6 kg, 42cm including stand (16 1/2"). Property of a Surrey lady; acquired by her father Christopher Terry in 1978; he says of it in his inventory: 'A Roman head surmounts the glass cabinet. It is made of volcanic material. It came from the Roman Fort, in Jordan, from which Lawrence of Arabia conducted part of his campaign in the 1st World War. I pity the sculptor having to work in Lava. I brought it home and had it mounted.' As a boy Christopher Terry was a keen amateur archaeologist. By mapping out the Roman occupation in Britain he visited many sites and from the age of 14 was involved with excavations, in particular at Reculver in Kent. His involvement in Reculver lasted until his early 20’s and often involved him cycling 110 miles to the site with his tent. This beginning inspired Christopher to collect and sell antiquities and his interest led him to meet many interesting people and visit many fascinating places around the world. He travelled during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, which took him to most of the classical sites in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Christopher’s greatest area of interest was in Roman and Greek civilisations however all ancient history intrigued him. One notable sale included some Assyrian ivories bought and exhibited in Washington. With limited options to pursue the study of archaeology in the late 1950’s, Christopher took up the study of architecture. It was the combination of History and Architecture which eventually led him to purchase and rescue Brougham Hall in Cumbria which at the end of 2016 came off the ‘At Risk Register’. This for him is where his ancient history and modern history merged and when excavating at Brougham Hall he also discovered Romano British pottery. http://www.broughamhall.co.uk. Fine condition.
3rd-6th century AD. A group of mixed stone stamp seals comprising of: one large with a profile bust, one with a standing wolf(?), a haematite with Pegasus, an oval with a quadruped animal, a carnelian with a duck, an oval with a winged beast, one with a bull and inscription. 44 grams total, 15-26mm (1/2 - 1"). From an important private London, SW1 jewellery collection collection; acquired in the 1990s. [7 No Reserve] Fine condition.
355-360 AD. Arles mint. Obv: DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG legend with pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: VOT X MVLT XX legend in four lines within wreath with eagle in the badge at the top; mintmark SCONST below. RIC VIII Arles 309; RSC 148c and 148e; Sear 19126. 2.19 grams. . With collector tickets. Very fine.
Early 19th century AD. A boxed set of mother of pearl (nacre) gaming counters; the counters (3 short rectangular, 30 long rectangular and 35 circular) each engraved with the crest of the Chief of Clan Maitland of Scotland being 'a lion sejant affrontée gules, ducally crowned proper, in his dexter paw a sword proper hilted pommelled or, in his sinister a fleur de lis azurea' set above a crown and within a garter bearing the Clan motto 'CONSILIO ET ANIMIS' (by wisdom and courage) and triple border to one side and a figural scene from Chinese life (each different) within a triple border to the reverse; contained in the original black and gold lacquered wood box, the lid depicting a standing figure against a pastoral background, the sides with foliage designs; most likely once the property of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale (1759-1839"). See Neal, Bill, Armorial Chinese Gaming Counters, for much information on the subject; see Dictionary of National Biography, for biography of James Maitland; see Fairbairn's Crests of the Familes of Great Britain and Ireland, pl.120 cr.2 for the crest. 345 grams total, box 11.5 x 8.5cm (4 1/2 x 3 1/2"). Property of a Kent, UK collector, acquired by exchange, 2016; accompanied by a print out of the crest and images of James Maitland. James Maitland (1759-1839), 8th Earl of Lauderdale, Chief of Clan Maitland, Knight of the Order of the Thistle (1821), Member of Parliament (1780-1789), Privy Counsellor (1806), Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland and Hereditary Bearer of the National Flag of Scotland (1790), succeded to the title in 1789 in 1792 he fought a duel with Benedict Arnold after he insulted him in the House of Lords; he wrote An Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Public Wealth, (1804 and 1819) developing what became known as the 'Lauderdale Paradox' and was in Paris in 1792 at the time of the imprisonment of Louis XVI, when he was apparently known as Citizen Maitland, publishing a journal of the events after his return to England later that year and he was a friend of Jean-Paul Marat; in 1806 he went again to France attempting to conclude a peace with Napoleon and Tallyrand (as reported in the London Gazette, 21 October 1806"). A portrait, after Thomas Gainsborough, is in the National Portrait Gallery, London and a marble bust, by Joseph Nollekens, is in the National Galleries Scotland (images for each included, together with an image of the crest"). Armorial mother of pearl gaming counters were ordered from China (in the same way that armorial porcelain dinner services were produced) by gentleman; they would have been used in private gaming sessions, often as after dinner entertainment and could be assigned various values from a few shillings to hundreds of guineas each, depending on the wishes of the players; this group contains examples of a typical three shapes set, in its original box. [69] Fine condition; minor wear to box edges. Rare.
Dated 1875 AD. Young head, type A6 third head. Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR REG F D legend. Rev: crown over ONE / SHILLING in two lines, within wreath with date and small die number 20 below. S. 3906A; ESC 6th, 3045 (old 1327); BSC 904. 5.67 grams. . Extremely fine; near full lustre.
117-121 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III legend with radiate bust right. Rev: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI legend around with S-C across fields with Virtus standing right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS legend with radiate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: COS III legend around with S-C across fields with Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC 605; Cohen 1470; BMCRE 1240; cf. Sear 3670 (bust type)/RIC 654; BMC 1319; Cohen 386. 27.66 grams total. . [2 No Reserve] Very fine.
172-173 AD. Rome mint. Obv: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII legend with laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. Rev: RESTITVTORI ITALIAE IMP VI COS III legend with Aurelius standing left, holding spear and raising kneeling figure of Italia who holds a globe; SC in exergue. RIC 1080; BMCRE 1452; Cohen -; Sear 4997. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 23.25 grams. . Extremely fine.
Dated 1871 AD. Young head, type A6 third head. Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR REG F D legend. Rev: crown over ONE / SHILLING in two lines, within wreath with date and small die number 23 below. S. 3906A; ESC 6th, 3039; BSC 899. 5.64 grams. . Near extremely fine; with lustre.
1461-1464 AD. Heavy coinage, King's Receiver, local dies issue. Obv: crowned facing bust with +EDWARD REX ANGL legend. Rev: long cross with rose at centre and three pellets in each quadrant with CIVI TAS DON OLM for the mint at Durham. S. 1988A; N. 1544. 0.70 grams. . [No Reserve] Fine-good fine for the issue and unusual spelling of the mint name.
251 AD. Rome mint. Obv: C VALENS HOSTIL MES QVINTVS N C legend with bare-headed, draped bust right. Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS legend with S-C across fields with Apollo seated left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre. RIC 215a, Cohen 31; Sear 9573. 18.31 grams. . With collector tickets. [No Reserve] Good fine.
134 AD. Rome mint: Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: ADVENTVS AVG legend with Roma standing right resting on spear and clasping right hand with emperor standing left holding roll; SC in exergue. RIC 740; BMC 1476; Sear 3570. 27.58 grams. . With collector tickets. Good fine.
253-268 AD. Rome mint, joint reign. Obv: IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG legend with laureate, cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRTVS AVGG legend around with S-C across fields; Virtus standing left, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. RIC 248; Cohen 1295; Sear 10495. 18.86 grams. . Very fine.
Dated 1867 AD. Young head, type A6 second head. Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR REG F D legend. Rev: crown over ONE / SHILLING in two lines, within wreath with date and small die number 3 below. S. 3905; ESC 6th, 3030 (old 1315); BSC 892. 5.64 grams. . Extremely fine; with lustre.
217-218 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG legend with laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PONTIF MAX TR P II legend with Macrinus in quadriga left, holding sceptre and branch, crowned by Victory; S-C across fields, COS II PP in exergue. RIC 162; BMCRE 134; Cohen 107; Sear 7427. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 11.32 grams. . Good very fine. Rare.
273-274 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG legend with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVG legend with Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, captive at foot left; officina letter B in exergue. RIC 73; Cohen 255-257; Sear 11641. 2.46 grams. . [No Reserve] Good very fine.
Dated 1874 AD. Young head, type A6 third head. Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR REG F D legend. Rev: crown over ONE / SHILLING in two lines, within wreath with date and small die number 1 below. S. 3906A; ESC 6th, 3044 (old 1326); BSC 902. 5.64 grams. . Good extremely fine; lightly toned with lustre.
216-217 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG legend with laureate, cuirassed bust right with younger features and short beard. Rev: SECVRITAS TEMPORVM legend with Securitas standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre. RIC 92 RSC 122; Sear (1988) 2059 (not in new Sear"). 3.50 grams. . Near extremely fine.
Circa 1590 AD. A large gold ring with scrolled pictorial band between the oval main and back bezels; the principal bezel with profile cameo portrait of Elizabeth I with ornate ruff and collar with traces of enamels (possibly once with a crystal inset over the portrait) within an inner border set with cabochon ruby above and garnet below, the sides inset with square turquoise to left and right with rectangular pairs of lapis lazuli and turquoise between (some now missing), the outer border with cells of deep red enamel; the shoulder to right depicting a conch shell and facing figure of crowned Neptune holding trident with blue-green enamel background, supported by two fishes; the shoulder to left depicting a nude female figure reclining in a shell (Britannia as Aphrodite/Venus?) with blue-green enamel background, supported by two fishes; the back bezel with inset oval cameo carved in ancient bone (partially mineralised) depicting a large ship with high sterncastle, three masts and gunports (a British naval vessel?) with empty cells at corners. [A video is available on TimeLine Auctions website] See Scarisbrick, Diana, Portrait Jewels, Thames & Hudson, 2011 and Tudor and Jacobean Jewellery, Tate Gallery, 1995 pl.52 for much information; see Cocks, Anna Somers, An Introduction to Courtly Jewellery, HMSO, London, 1980, pp.24-25 nos.20-21 for details of two Armada jewels and p.27 no.24 for the enamelled cameo portrait Barbor jewel; see Oman, Charles, British Rings, 800-1914 London, 1974 pl.78B, the Earl of Essex ring, for an example of a stone cameo ring given by Elizabeth, with two other examples (78A and 78C); see also Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, 1912 no.1358 for the Earl of Essex ring; John Cherry has commented: It is really quite a remarkable ring....the bust looks to be that of Elizabeth I. I would compare it to the bust of the Queen on the Phoenix Jewel in the British Museum....The variety of enamel and stones is interesting. Particularly the use of turquoise and a dark blue stone (lapis lazuli"). David Miller has opined I feel that it is a royal gift from the Queen and by the portrait would judge that the ring dates from about 1585 to 1595. I am pretty sure that the portrait is by the artist Nicholas Hilliard as he designed a number of medals including the 1588 naval reward medal which is the first British war medal (see British Battles and Medals, Spink, 1988 no.1"). 22.42 grams, 25mm overall, 19.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2 Europe 21.26 Japan 20) (1"). Property of an Elizabeth I coin and artefact connoisseur; acquired London, UK, before 1996; formerly with Richard Hodges of Northampton, UK, prior to 1985 and then held by an eminent Mayfair, London numismatic company. Accompanied by a copy of a receipt letter from R.A. Hodges, dated 26th November 1984; and a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Elizabeth is known to have commissioned jewels for herself, such as the famous locket ring with portraits of her mother, Anne Boleyn and herself (taken from her finger on her death and shown to James I as proof of her death, now held by the Trustees of Chequers, the country residence of the Prime Minister) and to have presented jewels to others; this ring, with its strong seafaring imagery, is very likely to have been presented in 'grateful thanks' to a person of high importance who was directly involved with the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. There is apparently no specific record of this but possible candidates for the gift might include Sir Francis Drake (vice-admiral, who famously refused to interrupt his game of bowls at Plymouth when told of the approaching Spanish ships), Sir John Hawkins (rear admiral) or Lord Howard of Effingham (commander of the English forces who conceded some control to Drake when the English fleet set sail from Plymouth to confront the Spanish); other names for consideration might include Sir Walter Raleigh (Elizabeth's naval advisor and provider of the Ark Royal), Sir Martin Frobisher, Lord Sheffield, Sir Richard Grenville, Sir Robert Southwell, Lord Henry Seymour, Sir William Winter, John Davis or Edward Fenton. The bone cameo forming the back bezel of the ring shows a large Tudor three-masted sailing ship with a high sterncastle and gunports; allowing for the small scale of the image, the picture shows a typical English fighting vessel of the Armada period. It could be that if the ring was presented to a commander of one of the ships fighting off the Armada, then it could represent his own vessel. The English ships taking part in the defence against the Spanish Armada, with their commanders, included Ark Royal (flag ship of Lord Charles Howard of Effingham), Rainbow (Lord Henry Seymour), Golden Lion (Thomas Howard), White Bear (Alexander Gibson), Vanguard (William Winter), Revenge (Sir Francis Drake), Elizabeth (Robert Southwell), Victory (Rear Admiral Sir John Hawkins), Antelope (Henry Palmer), Triumph (Martin Frobisher), Dreadnought (George Beeston), Mary Rose (Edward Fenton), Nonpareil (Thomas Fenner), Hope (Robert Crosse), Swiftsure (Edward Fenner) and Swallow (Sir Richard Hawkins"). Further research might produce a link with a Tudor portrait that could demonstrate ownership. Elizabeth's address to her forces at Tilbury on 9 August 1558 with the knowledge that the ships and army of Spain were about to assault England, is perhaps her most famous speech and, from a surviving manuscript in the British Library written by Dr Lionel Sharp, her words are transcribed: My loving people, We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm: to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean time, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people. Jewels and rings bearing the portrait of Elizabeth I are well known, including 'The Sir Francis Drake Jewel', a locket traditionally held to have been given to Drake by Elizabeth in the late 16th century - possibly associated with the Armada victory; Drake is shown wearing this locket in a portrait dated to 1591 and it contains a portrait of Elizabeth and of her emblem, a phoenix; it is interesting to note that the jewelled border to the locket is inset with stones in a similar manner to this ring. There is also the 'Armada Pendant', a similar locket given by Elizabeth to Sir Thomas Heneage which holds a miniature by Hilliard. Rings include the Earl of Essex example, with a stone cameo portrait and others. Good condition, fine portrait. Unique and historically important
282-283 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG legend with radiate, cuirassed bust right. Rev: IOVI VICTORI legend with Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, eagle at foot left; mintmark BKA in exergue. RIC 38; Cohen 37; not in Sear with this obverse legend. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 3.48 grams. . With collector tickets. [No Reserve] Fine.
13th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze harness pendants comprising: one heater-shaped with red enamel field, reserved lion rampant; one gilt, discoid with pointillé field and facing female bust; one a gilt rectangular plaque and hinged panel each with a blue enamelled lion passant; one a quatrefoil plaque with blue enamel field and reserved spread eagle. See Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101 Dereham, 2002 for discussion. 29 grams total, 28-42mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [4 No Reserve] Fine condition.
187 AD. Rome mint. Obv: M COMMODVS ANTP FELIX AVG BRIT legend with laureate bust right. Rev: P M TR P XII IMP VII COS V P P legend with the three Monetae standing left, side by side, each holding scales and cornucopia; MON AVG in exergue. RIC 500; BMC 599; Sear 5771. 27.35 grams. . Very fine.
256-258 AD. Cologne mint. Obv: DIVO VALERIANO CAES legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: CONSACRATIO legend with Valerian Junior hand raised and holding sceptre seated left on back of eagle soaring right. Eastern field mint. Obv: P LIC COR VALERIANVS CAES legend with radiate and draped bust right. Rev: VICTORIA PART legend with Victory standing right holding plam branc and presenting wreath to emperor in military attire standing left holding globe and resting on spear. RIC 9; RSC 5; Sear 10606/RIC 54; RSC 97; Sear 10742. 2.67 2.67 grams. . With collector tickets. [2] Good very fine; reverse of first a little weak.
241 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG legend with laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: SECVRITAS PVBLICA legend with Securitas seated left, holding sceptre and propping head on left hand. RIC IV, 130; Sear 2476; RSC 340. 3.19 grams. . [No Reserve] Near extremely fine. Rare.
395-423 AD. Milan mint. Obv: DN ARCADI-VS PF AVG legend with pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRTVS RO-MANORVM legend with Roma seated left on cuirass, holding wreath-bearing Victory on globe and inverted spear; mintmark MDPS in exergue. RIC X 1227; RSC 27b; Sear 20762. 1.40 grams. . [No Reserve] Fine.
69-79 AD. Rome mint. Obv: CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III legend with laureate bust right. Rev: VICTORIA NAVALIS legend with S - C to fields with Victory standing on prow 12.94 grams. . With collector tickets. This issue ralated to Jewish Revolt period naval victories on the Sea of Galilee. Good fine.
350-353 AD. Amiens mint. Obv: DN MAGNEN-TIVS PF AVG legend with bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right; A behind head. Rev: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE legend with two Victories standing facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X in four lines; mintmark AMB in exergue. RIC VIII Amiens 9; Sear 18816. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 3.87 grams. . With collector tickets. [No Reserve] Almost extremely fine. Rare.
350-353 AD. Trier mint. Obv: DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG legend with bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right; A behind head. Rev: GLORIA ROMANORVM legend with emperor on horseback right, spearing a bare-headed enemy in front of the horse, bent spear and shield below; mintmark TRS in exergue. RIC VIII Trier 269; Sear 18798. 4.81 grams. . With collector tickets; ex Freckenham hoard. [No Reserve] Extremely fine. Rare.
249-251 AD. Antioch mint. Obv: AYT K G ME KY TRAIANOC DEKIOC CEB legend with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, five dots beneath neck (= officina 5"). Rev: DHMARX EXOYCIAC legend with eagle standing left on palm branch, head left, tail right, holding wreath in beak; SC in exergue. Prieur 584. 13.63 grams. . [No Reserve] Very fine.
802-839 AD. Obv: profile bust with [+EC]BEORHT REX legend. Rev: small cross and wedges with +DVN[ ] legend. S. 1039; N. 576. See Early Medieval Corpus, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, reference EMC 2010.0048 (this coin"). 1.09 grams. . Found Walesby, Lincolnshire, UK, 2010. Very fine; folded and chipped. Rare.
244-249 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG legend with laureate, draped bust right. Rev: FIDES EXERCITVS legend with four standards, the outside two undecorated, the second surmounted by a hand, the third surmounted by an eagle; SC in exergue. RIC 171a, Cohen 51; Sear 8993. 18.49 grams. . With collector tickets. [No Reserve] Good very fine.
1413-1422 AD. Class C, type 1. Obv: 'frowning' facing bust with mullet to right shoulder within tressure with +HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGLIE Z FRANC legend. Rev: long cross and pellets with +POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM and CIVITAS LONDON legends for London mint. S. 1765; N. 1387a. 3.67 grams. . Near very fine. Rare.
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