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Ancient Coin Rings |
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| Lot 489 |
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14 kt Yellow Gold Ring, with Silver Drachm of Alexander the Great (336-323 BC.). The ancient coin about the size of a dime. The textures and tones of the ancient metal form a handsome contrast with gleaming, finely-crafted gold. The face of the coin shows a youthful head of Herakles right, wearing the pelt of a lion. Herakles, the semi-divine hero of mythical strength, was both role model and "patron saint" to Alexander. Struck in an eastern mint, Herakles' face shows an intensity, almost a ferocity, of purpose that matched Alexander's mission to mold the world in the image of Greek civilization. Ring size: 10 (Photo).
Estimate $450-650. |
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| Lot 490 |
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14 kt Yellow Gold Ring, with Silver Drachm of Alexander the Great's brother, Philip III (323-317 BC). The coins issued under Philip continue the same types initiated by Alexander, thus showing the intention for continued stability in Alexander's little more than decade old empire. Unfortunately, Philip lacked the ability and the wherewithal to prevent Alexander's generals from carving up the world's largest empire among themselves. The smoothly-textured ancient coin shows the bold, broad forms of early Hellenistic art. A handsome and stylish jewel for the man with "imperial" leanings. Ring size: 10 (Photo).
Estimate $450-650. |
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| Lot 491 |
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Ancient Roman Coin in "Classic" Drop-shaped Pendant of 14 kt Yellow Gold. The deeply toned and patinated copper coin that of Constantine Jr (337-340 AD.), son of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of Rome. The youthful prince shown cloaked and diademed, and in soldier's armor. The back of the coin shows the turreted gate of a fort, emblematic of Rome's military strength. The centuries have turned the coin's metal a dark green and red, yet the details are sharp and clear, in spite of the years. Coin dime size; pendant length: 1-3/4" (Photo).
Estimate $300-400. |
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