Eastern Mediterranean, c. 4th Century CE

Used for the containment and serving of liquids, similar to a modern decanter, this bottle is free blown from pale green glass. The body is globular with a central indentation on the bottom, a byproduct of the blowing process. The neck is straight and cylindrical before flaring to form a funnel shaped mouth. This bottle is primarily undecorated with the exception of ribbing on the body of the vessel...

Roman bronze figure of Eros, He is holding a bag of some kind under his left arm and his right arm extended out and at one time had something in his hand now just a hole where the piece fit in remains , This piece has a nice dark brown patina and some mineral deposits. The surface has been worn down from years of handling . According to tradition which was made by Eratosthenes, Eros was principally the patron of male love, while Aphrodite ruled the love between men and women...

Sole Reign of Commodus (180-192 CE)

Rome Mint; Late 191-192 CE

Obverse: Commodus in the guise of Hercules, facing right, wearing lion skin headdress. L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL.

Reverse: HER-CVL RO-MAN AV-GV around club, all within wreath...

Reign of Constantine I (306-337 CE)

Alexandria Mint: 329-30 CE

Obverse: Laureate bust of Constantine I facing right. CONSTAN-TINVS AVG.

Reverse: Camp gate with two turrets, star above. Wreath in left field, II in right field. PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG...

Reign of Constantine I (306-337 CE)

Arles Mint: 319 CE

Obverse: Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing right. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG.

Reverse: Two Victories facing each other, holding shield inscribed with VOT/PR on plain column. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP...

c. 63 BCE -324 CE

This lot contains three ancient Roman arrowheads and are the legacy of the long period of Roman conflict in the region...

c. 63 BCE -324 CE

This lot contains three ancient Roman arrowheads and are the legacy of the long period of Roman conflict in the region. The variety of types within this collection is also an excellent illustration of the vast expanse of the Roman Empire and the variety of production centers they had at their disposal...

c. 63 BCE-324 CE

This lot contains two ancient Roman arrowheads and are the legacy of the long period of Roman conflict in the region...

c. 1st-3rd Century CE

Made of pale blue-green glass, this vessel was formed specifically for its purpose of holding valuable liquids such as perfume and medicaments. The body is bell shaped and stands on a concave base, the neck is long and cylindrical to hinder the flow of liquids and terminates in an everted and folded rim...

c. 1st-3rd Century CE

Made of pale-green, almost colorless glass, this vessel was formed specifically for its purpose of holding valuable liquids such as perfume and medicaments. The body is a flattened bell shape and stands on a concave base, the neck is long and cylindrical to hinder the flow of liquids and terminates in an everted and folded rim...

Eastern Mediterranean, c. 3rd Century CE

The free-blown beaker of blue-green glass is an excellent example of glassware for daily use. Composed primarily of a bag shaped body with slightly constricted neck and everted rim on a ring base. Decorative trailing is applied just below the neck constriction and four indentations are present on the body. These indentations are evidence of the tools used to blow the glass in addition to their decorative element...

Eastern Mediterranean, c. 4th -5th Century CE

This free-blown vessel is composed of a wide body with a long, cylindrical neck terminating in a funnel mouth. It is made of pale green glass and was used for the serving of liquids.

In excellent condition with natural iridescence present.

Height: 24.5 cm (9.64 inches)

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Rome Mint; 75 CE

Obverse: Laureate head of Vespasian facing right. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG.

Reverse: Pax (the Roman personification of peace) seated left holding branch. PON MAX TR P COS VI.

In fine condition.

Diameter: 20.5mm; Weight: 3.1g

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RIC II, 90.

Rome Mint; c. 103-111 CE

Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Trajan facing right. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P.

Reverse: Trophy with round and hexagonal shields. A sword, two javelins and two shields at base. COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC.

In very fine condition.

Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 2.8g

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Rome Mint; c. 141-161 CE

Obverse: Bust of Faustina I draped racing right. DIVA FAVSTINA.

Reverse: Peacock walking right, head left. CONSECRATIO.

In extremely fine condition.

Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.1g

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RIC III, 384

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Faustina I (also called Faustina The Elder) was the ...

Rome Mint: December 175-December 176 CE

Obverse: Laureate bust of Marcus Aurelius facing right. M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM.

Reverse: Roma, helmeted, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left. TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III.

In very fine to extremely fine condition.

Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 2.8g

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Rome Mint; c. 119-122 CE

Obverse: Laureate bust of Hadrian facing right. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG.

Reverse: Pax (The Roman goddess of peace) seated left holding Victory in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. P M TR P COS III.

In extremely fine condition.

Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.1g

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Rome Mint; 134-138 CE

Obverse: Draped bust of Hadrian facing right. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P.

Reverse: Justitia (the Roman goddess of Justice) seated left, holding patera and scepter. IVSTITIA AVG. COS III in exergue.

In extremely fine condition.

Diameter: 18mm; Weight: 3.3g

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RIC II, 362