Ancient Roman Silver coins melted in house fire
Opens 15 May
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,100 - € 1,300
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Description from the seller
A lot of silver Roman Antoninianus. probably 120 pieces 320g.
Notes: Count is an estimate based on average
weight (3 g).
Actual piece count may vary.
Period:215-275 AD.
Emperor Caracalla introduced it about AD 215 and it is chiefly a 3rd-century Roman coin, widely used through the Crisis of the Third Century (roughly AD 215-275) before major reforms under Diocletian at the end of the century.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection.
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A lot of silver Roman Antoninianus. probably 120 pieces 320g.
Notes: Count is an estimate based on average
weight (3 g).
Actual piece count may vary.
Period:215-275 AD.
Emperor Caracalla introduced it about AD 215 and it is chiefly a 3rd-century Roman coin, widely used through the Crisis of the Third Century (roughly AD 215-275) before major reforms under Diocletian at the end of the century.
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection.
Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
For any item sold over 200 euros, a Certificate of Authenticity may be requested within 5 days of the auction date. Please note that all certificates are provided in digital PDF format and will not be included in the package.Please monitor the online tracking and report any issues to us immediately. InInstructions for obtaining your COA will be sent once your order has been shipped
We recommend that you follow this procedure for a hassle-free experience.
**Insurance:**
All of our packages are shipped with external insu
rthe event of damage, please remember to note the reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging, take photos of the damage and report the issue to us immediately.
Thank you for your attention and good luck with your bidding!
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU, no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
2nt.-3rd. C Ad.
Name of object
coins melted in house fire
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Melted from fire
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Disclaimer
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
