September Spectacular
Sat, Sep 17, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 163
Pair of 14K Roman Coin Earrings
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Pair of marked 14 karat yellow gold earrings with large Roman bronze coins (follis?). Possibly produced by Hans Cullmann of Germany. Coins are late 3rd - early 4th century AD issues of Co Emperors Diocletian (r. 284 - 305) and Maximian (r. 286 - 305). Each earring has a clamp back, and is set with 4 clear glass stones and 4 deep blue gemstones, testing in the spinel / topaz range. Earrings are in good condition, coins are legible on obverse, with more wear on reverse. 37 to 38 mm across. Total gross weight: 50.5 grams / 32.4 dwt. Keywords: fancy, precious, ancient, Rome, Greek, Greece, old, jewelry
