Ancient Roman, Empire Lead other
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Important antique commemorative medal from the Roman Empire (1st century AD) in a lead alloy, diameter 96 mm, weight 263 g, titled ‘autre’, in good condition and authentic, with provenance documented by Aguttes.
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Description from the seller
Important antique commemorative medal said to be “the Gladiator,” in a lead-containing alloy.
This piece was presented and cataloged by the house Aguttes, Haute Époque sale of 19 December 2024, lot no. 5. Aguttes attributed it to the Roman Empire, 1st century AD.
Obverse:
Profile head, presumed to represent a victorious gladiator, with a high bun and laurel, looking to the left.
Reverse:
Gladiatorial scene showing a standing gladiator subduing another captive gladiator, kneeling on a laurel mound.
Legend partially legible, described in the Aguttes catalog as:
“… STUS – … SARS” (?)
Characteristics
Period: Roman Empire, 1st century AD, according to Aguttes attribution
Material: lead-containing alloy
Diameter: 96 mm
Weight: 263 g
Large size, considerably larger than a typical coin or token
Condition
The piece is sold in its current state, without cleaning or recent restoration.
Provenance
Supposedly acquired in London between 1969 and 1999 by the late Mr. S. M.
Then transmitted through descendants
Aguttes sale, Haute Époque, 19 December 2024, lot no. 5
The provenance is thus documented by the Aguttes catalog.
Object of particular interest for a collection devoted to:
the Roman Empire, gladiatorial games, archaeological objects and large-format ancient medals.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant antique commemorative medal said to be “the Gladiator,” in a lead-containing alloy.
This piece was presented and cataloged by the house Aguttes, Haute Époque sale of 19 December 2024, lot no. 5. Aguttes attributed it to the Roman Empire, 1st century AD.
Obverse:
Profile head, presumed to represent a victorious gladiator, with a high bun and laurel, looking to the left.
Reverse:
Gladiatorial scene showing a standing gladiator subduing another captive gladiator, kneeling on a laurel mound.
Legend partially legible, described in the Aguttes catalog as:
“… STUS – … SARS” (?)
Characteristics
Period: Roman Empire, 1st century AD, according to Aguttes attribution
Material: lead-containing alloy
Diameter: 96 mm
Weight: 263 g
Large size, considerably larger than a typical coin or token
Condition
The piece is sold in its current state, without cleaning or recent restoration.
Provenance
Supposedly acquired in London between 1969 and 1999 by the late Mr. S. M.
Then transmitted through descendants
Aguttes sale, Haute Époque, 19 December 2024, lot no. 5
The provenance is thus documented by the Aguttes catalog.
Object of particular interest for a collection devoted to:
the Roman Empire, gladiatorial games, archaeological objects and large-format ancient medals.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
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Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
1er Siecle
Name of object
other
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Lead
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
