Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Roman Imperial Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3175		Caligula, AD 37-41. AE As minted at Rome, AD 37-38. Bare head left of Gaius (Caligula). Reverse: Vesta seated left on ornamented throne, holding patera and long scepter. RIC 38; BMC 46. Full flan. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. During the reigns of Gaius and Claudius, the celators at Rome developed a style of hard, strong, and insensitive portraits, greatly contrasting with the busts which came before and those which were to later evolve into the Hadrianic school. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3176		Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (7.19 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 66-67. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Jupiter seated left holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 63 [as Rare]; BMC 77. NGC graded Ch VF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5 (light scratches which are not distracting). Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,080
Lot 3177		Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (6.88 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 66-7. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Jupiter seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt and long scepter. RIC 63; BMC 77. Honest wear; name clear. Good. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 3178		Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (7.00 g) minted at Rome, AD 64-68. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Concordia seated left holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 48 [as Rare]; BMC 61. Dig (test mark?) in lower right obverse field, graffito at 1 o'clock on reverse. Fine. An acceptable example of a first century gold aureus, ideal for a collector on a budget. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3179		Nero, AD 54-68. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, c. AD 65. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass and shields. RIC 273; BMC 173. Nice dark green patina; smoothed. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3180		Vespasian, AD 69-79. Gold Aureus (7.13 g) minted at Rome, AD 73. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Round temple of Vesta with three statues. RIC 549 [as Rare]. A small bump below ear serves to identify this example. Choice Very Fine. Wonderful architectural type. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 3181		Vespasian, AD 69-79. AR Denarius minted at Rome, January-24 June AD 79. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Victory alighting left holding shield atop trophy; below, captive left. RIC 1068. Superb Extremely Fine. Rare this choice. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3182		Titus, AD 79-81. AE Sestertius struck at an Eastern mint, perhaps in Thrace, AD 80-81. Laureate head right of Titus. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding branch and cornuacopiae. RIC 498; RPC 501. Jade-green patina. NGC graded XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5; Fine Style; chipped patina, deposits; light smoothing. These Balkan issues are often of the excellent style of Rome (as this specimen). The "DIVI VESP F", included in the obverse inscription, denotes its Balkan origin. With the much increased unearthing of coins in this part of the world, these provincial emissions have become more commonly seen in commerce. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3183		Domitian, AD 81-96. Gold Aureus (7.15 g) minted at Rome, AD 73-75. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Domitian on horseback left with hand raised, holding scepter. RIC 679. Large flan. Very Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Harold Chopp Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 3184		Domitian, AD 81-96. Gold Aureus (7.74 g) minted at Rome, March-13 September AD 83. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva advancing right holding spear and shield. RIC 161 [as R2]; BMC 39; Calicó 932. Lustrous and perfectly centered. Superb Extremely Fine. This jewel of an aureus, in fact all of the Flavian issues, have been catalogued using the recently revised 2007 edition of RIC, volume II, part 1. The updating and enlarged view of this important era was thoroughly and most ably carried out by I.A. Carradice and T.V. Buttrey, two numismatic scholars of the first water. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. Ex G.W. de Witt Collection (Elsen 53, 1998, lot 791). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $23,000
Lot 3185		Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Denarius minted at Rome, September AD 88-September 89. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva advancing right holding spear and shield. RIC 667. Toned; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3186		Domitian, AD 81-96. AR Denarius minted at Rome, September AD 90-September 91. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Minerva advancing right holding spear and shield. RIC 719. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex Triton IV (5 XII 00), lot 1141. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 3187		Nerva, AD 96-98. Gold Aureus (7.39 g) minted at Rome, AD 97. Laureate head right of Nerva. Reverse: Clasped hands in front of aquila, which rests on prow. RIC 15; C. 28. NGC graded XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5; Fine Style. Nerva's personality and times were complex. The murderous end of the Flavian Dynasty that overhung his reign was combined with his milk-toast mildness shown to the Roman troops. On the other hand, Nerva's attention to the poor and general wisdom gave his emperorship a return to common sense, and provided Rome with a positive transition from Domitian's cruelty and excesses to Trajan's virtue and military success. Nerva's rule lasted only 16 months. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 3188		Trajan, AD 98-117. Gold Aureus (7.26 g) minted at Rome, AD 112-114. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Façade of the Forum of Trajan with six columns, four of which are extended to the roof; four niches contain statues, and on roof, chariot with six horses on each side of which stand three figures. RIC 257. *NCG graded Ch XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5; Fine Style, edge bumps.** Trajan effected significant building projects which altered the face of Rome, like the Aqua Traiana that brought water to Trajan's new baths, and the Forum of Trajan, here depicted. The Forum, designed by the renowned architect Apollodorus of Damascus, comprised two libraries (one for Greek works, the other, Latin), the celebrated column, the Basilica Ulpia, a bronze equestrian statue of Trajan and the marketplace itself. What an experience it would be to make a time-travel trip to the Forum of AD 114! Perhaps we can do this through the portal of the splendid gold aureus here offered. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 3189		Trajan, AD 98-117. Gold Aureus (7.25 g) minted at Rome, AD 114-117. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Genius standing to left holding patera and ears of corn. RIC 303 var. (not cuirassed); C. 104. Underlying luster. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 3190		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. AD 119-122. Laureate and draped bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and Victory. RIC 78 var. [as cuirassed]. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 3191		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 134-138. Bare head right of Hadrian. Reverse: Pietas standing to left, arms raised; to left, altar. RIC 257. Wonderful portrait. Virtually Mint State. Minted in the final years of Hadrian's reign and just after the Bar Kokhba War. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 3192		Sabina, wife of Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.16 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 128-137. Draped bust right of Sabina with her hair coiled on back of head behind tiara. Reverse: Vesta seated left on throne, holding palladium and scepter. RIC 413(a) [as Rare]; C. 84. NGC graded Ch XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; Fine Style. The reverse of this lovely aureus is anepigraphic, or without inscription. The portraiture displayed by the master celator is particularly delicate and appealing. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 3193		Antinoos, favorite of Hadrian, died AD 131. AE 2 Assaria minted at Mantinea in Arkadia, AD 134. Three-quarter bust of Antinoos to right, seen from behind, with slight drapery and kerykeion on far shoulder. Reverse: Horse walking to right. Blum 6; SNG Cop 211. Very rare. Attractive green patina; excellent portrait. About Very Fine. This coin is part of a series of bronzes in different denominations donated by Vetourios for a festival dedicated to the memory of Antinoos. They can be considered commemorative coinage, and are fractions, units or multiples of the bronze assarion. It is no longer a secret that LHS Numismatics, the successor to Bank Leu, is closing their doors. Having produced many of the finest sales of the second half of the 20th century to the present, it is a sad realization that companies too have a birth, maturation and end. Leo Mildenberg, Silvia Hurter and Alan Walker are three giants of numismatic scholarship and truly remarkable people. We do have their revealing catalogues to consult, savor, reminisce and emulate. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. Ex BCD Collection (LHS Numismatics 96; 8 V 06), lot 1495; ex Bank Leu 28 (5 V 81), lot 445. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3194		Aelius, AD 136-138. Gold Aureus (7.03 g) minted at Rome, AD 137, while Caesar under Hadrian. Bareheaded and draped bust right of Aelius. Reverse: Pietas standing right before altar, raising right hand and holding box of perfumes in left. RIC 439(b) [as R2]; C. 35. NGC graded XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; Fine Style; edge marks. Fabulous portrait. Celebratory of vows taken by Aelius, this rare gold aureus was struck in the year of the completion of the temples dedicated to Roma and Venus. Throughout most of his short rule as Caesar (less than 1 ½ years), Aelius was governor of Pannonia. At his death, Hadrian began construction of memorial temples and statues dedicated to Aelius, Hadrian's adopted son. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525
Lot 3195		Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.57 g) minted at Rome, AD 140-143. Bareheaded and draped bust right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Antoninus Pius, in military dress, standing right with left foot on globe; he holds spear and parazonium. Calicó 1463 (this coin); BMC note p. 40; RIC 105b (but aureus) [as Scarce]; cf. C. 1173. NGC graded Ch XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; Fine Style. Roman aurei have always been highly prized by collectors, as well as being expensive examples of numismatic art. In the late 1960s, the most common aurei (issues under Nero were the most prevalent) consistently brought $300 or so in VF condition. Their heft in the hand, purity of metal and depth of field from the smack of striking all contribute to their millennia-old popularity. Because of their high buying power and original value in the marketplace, few ancient Romans ever saw or used the gold aureus as a denomination. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 3196		Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. December AD 152. Laureate head right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Vesta standing left. Cf. RIC 209 (obverse), 219 (reverse). Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3197		Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.12 g) minted posthumously at Rome by Antoninus Pius, AD 141 or a bit later. Draped bust right of Faustina Senior with hair waved and coiled. Reverse: Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding torch in each hand. RIC 357; C. 75. NGC graded AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5; Fine Style. Wonderfully detailed. Excepting the revolt in Britain, the reign of Antoninus Pius was a relatively peaceful one. After Faustina Senior's death in AD 141, the emperor consecrated a temple in her honor, as well as endowed a fund for girls living in poverty. It was their daughter, Annia Galeria Faustina (described as Faustina Junior or Faustina II) who would wed the next emperor of Rome, Marcus Aurelius. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 3198		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Gold Aureus (7.13 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 145-147 while Caesar under Antoninus Pius. Bare head right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding palm and cornucopiae. RIC 432(a); BMC 606; C. 233. Boldly struck in high relief; underlying luster. Superb Extremely Fine. The present cataloguer had the good fortune of appraising the ancient coins collected by the Garretts, kept secure deep in the bowels of a bank vault, overseen by the trustees of Johns Hopkins University. All the coins, whether U.S. double eagles or ancient shekels, reposed in large trays. When another layer was removed for examination, whether thalers or proof three-dollar pieces, fresh lighting made these treasures shine and display their magnificence. The thrill of holding each of the Roman aurei (including this coin) or the two Brasher doubloons (for which Mr. Garrett paid the sumptuous amount of two to three thousand dollars each in the early twenties) still causes disbelief. Such a magnificent grouping! Remembered most of all is our time with the dear lady who was the Garretts' personal librarian (Mr. Garrett was also a bibliophile). She showed us a full folio set of The Birds by Audubon, several early folios of Shakespeare, and later in the day, we took a personal tour of the Garrett manse. What a week! We failed miserably in our estimations of the coins. Most realized multiples of our fair (at the time) appraisals. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. Ex Garrett Collection (Leu-NFA, 16 V 84, lot 808); Elsen 26 (1992), lot 760. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 3199		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Gold Aureus (7.30 g) minted at Rome, December AD 172-December AD 173. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Marcus Aurelius on horseback right, raising right hand and holding parazonium. RIC 281 [as Rare]; C. 302. A wonderful, high relief portrait of the stoic philosopher-emperor, coupled with a rare reverse. *NGC graded AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5; Fine Style. Our grade is Superb, for that is what it is!*. We all have our favorites. Regarding Roman emperors, it's Marcus Aurelius because of his vision, humanity, perspective and failures. Yes, failures too, because of his living in the twilight of Roman glory, and his acceptance of the limitations of power. Marcus Aurelius embodied Rome, and to read his thoughts today one feels they are just as pertinent and revealing as they were when written by the glow of oil lamps or a campfire. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. The Durant Collection.* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 3200		Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Gold Aureus (7.26 g) minted by Antoninus Pius, her father, at Rome. Draped bust right of Faustina Junior. Reverse: Dove right. RIC 503(a); C. 61. The small letter "A" in script form on Faustina's neck is either inked or scratched. It is not mentioned on the NGC holder, nor is it now possible to be certain as to its application. Collectors or museums sometimes inked numbers or letters on numismatic pieces to indicate ownership or provenance. NGC graded Ch AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; Fine Style. The dove is associated with Venus. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 3201		Lucius Verus, AD 161-169. Gold Aureus (7.32 g) minted at Rome, Dec. AD 163-Dec. 164. Bare head right of Lucius Verus. Reverse: L. Verus seated left on decorated platform; behind him, officer standing (possibly Statius Priscus); before, soldier standing; on exergual line, King Sohaemus standing left raising right hand. RIC 512 [as R2]; C. 158. The quality of both obverse and reverse die cutting is outstanding, with the obverse struck in high relief. Lustrous and perfectly preserved (fleur de coin, or "flower of the die"). Mint State. While the double exergual line on the reverse gives some depth to the reverse design, we are not far away from this master celator creating a fully realistic, three-dimensional artistic view upon this victory coin. The two soldiers could have been made smaller, giving greater distance, and King Sohaemus could have been standing to right, saluting the emperor. It is this flatness and two-dimensionality which can be traced here and before that were to continue until the painter Giotto and the beginnings of the Italian Renaissance. The reverse type commemorates the Roman defeat of the Parthians in Armenia, and the return of that semi-autonomous kingdom to Rome. Overall condition is superlative and faultless! Estimated Value $20,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $40,250
Lot 3202		Lucius Verus, AD 161-169. Gold Aureus (7.34 g) minted at Rome under Marcus Aurelius, December AD 163-December AD 164. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Lucius Verus. Reverse: Victory standing right, placing an inscribed shield set on palm tree. RIC 525. Beautifully detailed. *NGC graded Ch AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5; Fine Style.** This reverse commemorates the then current Roman victories in Armenia. In the autumn of AD 163 Lucius Verus received the title Armeniacus, here inscribed on the obverse. Verus himself, however, was no soldier, and the victor was really a Roman general named Statius Priscus. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 3203		Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Gold Aureus (7.32 g) minted at Rome, AD 200-201. Laureate bust right of Septimius Severus. Reverse: Severus standing left holding branch. RIC 160 [as Rare]; C. 202. A little hairline scratching in lower obverse field (insignificant, only mentioned for accuracy). Boldly struck and possessing a very appealing portrait. Extremely Fine. The obverse title designates Severus as the "greatest of Parthian conquerors," and the reverse inscription alludes to his dedication to restore Roman superiority after all the military outbreaks and usurpers. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 3204		Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Gold Aureus (7.24 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 209. Draped bust right of Julia Domna. Reverse: Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; at feet, peacock. RIC 559 [as R2]; BMC 37; Hill (Sev.) 1017; Calicó 2617. Boldly struck and perfectly centered. Superb Extremely Fine. All gold aurei of this remarkable woman — mother and empress, compassionate yet effective ruler — are very rarely offered in such superlative condition. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Gorny and Mosch 82 (29 IV 97), lot 304. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 3205		Caracalla, AD 198-217. Gold Aureus (7.16 g) minted at Rome, AD 205. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Caracalla. Reverse: Mars standing left with right foot on globe, left arm holding long spear; in right hand, branch. RIC 80(a) [as Rare]; BMC 476; C. 419. Common in silver, rare in gold. Extremely Fine. Interestingly, in its 1957 auction appearance this coin was assessed "A superb piece, but for slight scratch on neck. Slightly creased." Caracalla was 17 years old in AD 205; during the previous year, the Secular Games were celebrated. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Glendining's 7-3-57 Auction "Foreign Ambassador Sale," lot 418 (realized 52 English pounds). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 3206		Macrinus, AD 217-218. AR Denarius minted at Rome, December AD 217. Laureate and cuirassed bust right of Macrinus. Reverse: Macrinus seated left on curule chair, holding globe and short scepter. RIC 27(b) [as Scarce]; C. 51. Extremely Fine. Until December AD 217, when this dated issue was minted, a 10% inheritance tax had been imposed since the reign of Caracalla. Macrinus lowered the tax to 5%. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 3207		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 227. Laureate and draped bust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Mars walking right carrying spear and trophy. RIC 61; C. 305. Underlying luster; toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex Triton IV (5 XII 00), lot 631 [multiple coin lot]. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3208		Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (5.05 g) minted at Rome, AD 239. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Providentia standing left holding globe and scepter. RIC 23; Calicó 3213. A couple light scratches (hairlines?) in field to left of portrait. Perfectly centered on a nice round flan. Superb Extremely Fine. This portrait reveals the youth of the emperor. By some accounts he was only around 15 years old when this aureus was minted. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 3209		Maximianus, AD 286-305. AR Argenteus minted at Nicomedia, c. AD 295-6. Laureate head right of Maximianus. Reverse: Four-turreted camp gate with doors open. RIC 25b. Moderate striking crack, as usually found on argentei. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 3210		Galerius, AD 305-311. AR Argenteus minted at Antioch, c. AD 296 while Caesar. Laureate head right of Galerius. Reverse: Three-turreted camp gate with open arch. Cf. RIC 36 (unpublished for Galerius). A little deposit remaining at bottom of reverse. Large flan; Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3211		Maximinus II as Caesar, AD 305-308. Gold Aureus (5.11 g) minted at Aquileia, AD 305-306. Laureate head right of Maximinus II as Caesar. Reverse: Concordia seated left on high-backed chair, holding patera and cornuacopiae. Unpublished variant, but see RIC (Aquileia) 41a and b for different emperors as Augusti; also cf. RIC (Ticinum) 49a and b for Severus II and Maximinus from Ticinum. Natural flan crack and two marks on edge (from ancient mounting?). Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. There was a close association of the Aquileia and Ticinum mints at this time. Maximinus II and Severus II were newly appointed Caesars, and this chosen reverse type embodies their alliance with the Augusti. Coinage in gold is all rare; this particular unique offering makes sense with all the historical facts we have discovered from the known variants. Un bel di the missing Severus will be unearthed as well. Collectors love to systematize, to arrange. Numismatists take this grouping and try to deduce answers to larger questions. This is called deductive reasoning and is the domain of scientists and basically left-brain oriented people. Those who ponder an ancient coin's existence — upon who handled the coins, how they compare to other art forms and to modern examples — often use inductive reasoning in searching for the answers to the larger questions. These are the right-brained individuals, the dreamers, artists, romantics, who also solve problems, usually from a totally different perspective. It's usually when deduction and induction work together that questions are answered and insight provided. Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3212		Constantine I, the Great, AD 307-337. Gold Solidus (4.38 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 336-337. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constantine the Great. Reverse: Victory seated right with shield and cuirass, inscribing shield being held by Genius. RIC 108. Very rare. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 3213		Honorius, AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Ravenna after AD 402. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Honorius. Reverse: Honorius standing right, holding standard and Victory; emperor's left foot on captive, mintmark in field. RIC 1319 [as Scarce]; C. 44. About Extremely Fine. About 100 years earlier, the solidus was introduced by Constantine the Great (see previous lot). Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3214		Pair of Gold Solidi minted by Honorius. Bearing similar types, both Choice VF examples (one slightly wavy) were struck at Ravenna. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 3215		Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.38 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 430-440 or later. Diademed and draped bust right of Pulcheria. Reverse: Cross within wreath. RIC 334 [as Rare]; Depeyrot 72/4; D.O. 445-447. Small mark on edge; flan a bit wavy. Remarkably well detailed with a fabulous portrait. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3216		Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Ravenna, c. AD 430-445. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Valentinian III. Reverse: Valentinian standing facing, right foot on snake, holding long cross and Victory; in field, mintmark. RIC 2018; C. 19. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3217		Vespasian, AD 69-79. AR Denarius minted at Rome, late AD 69-early AD 70. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Mourning personification of Judaea seated right on ground; to left, trophy; in exergue, IVDAEA. RIC 2; BMC 35. A little over-cleaned. Extremely Fine; well struck. Difficult to find in this grade, and essential for a Biblical collection. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold