Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Romano-British, 4th century AD, bronze mount, measuring 4.3 cm x 3.2 cm, taking the form of a male bust in the style of Constantine I. Head moulded in the round, facing forwards with hair swept backwards, wearing a cuirass under a tunic with beaded bands and a central disc; body hollowed out behind. Almost extremely fine, of excellent style and with an attractive dark brown patina; rare thus £1,000-£1,200

Found at Ongar (Essex) 1989.

Stylistically this mount has close similarities to the coin portraits of the Constantine period, particular in relation to the detailing of the attire.