Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 133

Pre Long beach

Ancient Judean Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2117		Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod I. Æ Prutah (2.28 g), 40-4 BCE. Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3(38/7 BCE). Palm branch with objects (leaves?) to either side. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔOY, aphlaston; in left field, date (L Γ); in right field, monogram. Hendin 6207; TJC 47. Rare. Pleasing reddish-brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Edward J. Waddell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $234
Lot 2118		Herodian Dynasty. Herod Archelaus, 4 BCE to 6 CE. Lot of 3 Bronzes. Consists of: Prutah. Hendin 6224, TJC 69b. Very Fine; 2-Prutah. Hendin 6225, TJC 70ev. War galley sailing right, oars forward! Variety not in AJC. Fine; 2-Prutot. Hendin 6226 v. One-half coin, cut for small change. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Stephan Fregger Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2119		Judaea, The Jewish War. Æ Eighth (6.10 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 4 (69/70 CE). 'Year four' (Paleo-Hebrew), lulav branch flanked by an etrog on either side. Reverse: 'To the redemption of Zion' (Paleo-Hebrew), chalice with pearled rim. Hendin 6398; TJC 214. Olive and green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $320
Lot 2120		Judaea, The Jewish War. Æ Eighth (7.08 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 4 (69/70 CE). 'Year four' (Paleo-Hebrew), lulav branch flanked by an etrog on either side. Reverse: 'To the redemption of Zion' (Paleo-Hebrew), chalice with pearled rim. Hendin 6398; TJC 214. Greenish-brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Edward J. Waddell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 2121		Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (7.78 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Simon, Prince of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), palm branch within wreath. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), wide lyre with five strings. Hendin 6406; Mildenberg 26 (O1/R7); TJC 223. Reddish-brown patina, ragged edge, sharp detail. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 2122		Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.80 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sma' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 6436; Mildenberg 79 (O6/R43); TJC 260a. Contrasting reddish patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Brian Kritt. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 2123		Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.40 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 6445; Mildenberg 83 (O14/R53'); TJC 283b. Partial portrait of Vespasian seen on the reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Edward J. Waddell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,860
Lot 2124		Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.83 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 6464; Mildenberg 120 (O10/R84); TJC 291. Dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 2125		Judaea. Legionary countermarked issue. Æ As (14.28 g), late 1st-2nd century AD. Laureate head of emperor, perhaps Claudius, right; c/m: XF within square incuse. Reverse: Uncertain. Hendin 6646. Rare. Nice and clear countermark of the Legio X Fretensis stamped on a very worn provincial bronze. Countermark Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Century Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 2126		Judaea City Coinage. Samaria, Caesarea Maritima. Trajan. Æ 30 (25.25 g), 98-117 CE. Ca. 115/6 CE. IMP CAE[S NER] TRAIANO OP AVG GER DAC COS [VI P P], laureate bust of Trajan right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: C T (sic) F AVG/[C]AES in two lines in exergue, Tyche standing left, resting foot on prow, holding small bust and scepter; behind her, half-length figure of river-god; all within central arch of tetrastyle temple; before temple recess, altar. Kadman, Caesarea 22; Meshorer, City-Coins 25; Rosenberger 19; SNG ANS 761; RPC 3954. Rare. Dark earthen-green patina. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2127		The First Jewish Coin Marking The Birth of the Judaean Nation - 72-piece Hoard. Struck by Antiochus VII (Sidetes) 131/1 BC, Mint of Jerusalem. AE Prutah (average weight 2.47 g). "of King Antiochus, benefactor". Reverse: Lily. Hendin 6165. Carefully hand selected over a 50 year period with coins grading mostly Very Fine and better. According to Hendin, the lily (Hebrew "Shoshana") was considered a standout among flowers. Its fragil beauty, combined with the fact that it bloomed rapidly, thus linking it to fertility, enhanced its position. Hendin notes there are three forms of flowers on the Hasmonean coins with this being the earliest prutah with the name of Antiochos - thus a transitional issue from Seleucid rule to Hasmonean control. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP The history of this period is told in 1 Maccabees and II Maccabees which is found in the Apocrypha: "Antiochus son of King Demetrius sent a letter from overseas to Simon (Maccabee) the high Priest and ethnarch of the Jews, and to the whole nation. (I Maccabees 15:1) "I give thee also to coin money for they country with thine own stamp and as concerning Jerusalem and the sancturary, let them be free" (I Maccabees 15:6). Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details	Realized $9,900
Lot 2128		The Poor Widow's Mites - 61 piece Hoard. Struck by Alexander Jannaeus 104-76 BC. AE Prutah (average weight 2.15 g). "Yehonatan the High Priest and consul of the Jews." Reverse: Two cornucopiae splayed with pomegranate (pellet) between. Coins grade mostly Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP Mark 12:41-44: "And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and be beheld how the people cast money into the treasury:k and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had…". Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details	Realized $9,000
Lot 2129		Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II. Silver Drachm (4.00 g), ca. 123-88 BC. Rhagai, ca. 109-96/5 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II left; neck torque ends in sea-horse. Reverse: Archer seated right, holding bow; arm ends in pellet below seat. Sellwood 27.1; Shore 85. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 2130		Parthian Kingdom. Orodes II. Silver Obol (0.61 g), 57-38 BC. Ekbatana. Diademed bust of Orodes II left, wart on forehead, neck torque ends in pellet. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 48.15; Shore 265. Some find deposits on the obverse. Very scarce. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2131		Parthian Kingdom. Phraates IV. Silver Drachm (3.83 g), 38/7-2 BC. Mithradatkart. Diademed bust of Phraates IV left, wart on forehead, wearing segmented necklace with medallion; before, star in crescent; behind, eagle flying left, crowning king with wreath. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 54.8; Shore 299. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 2132		Parthian Kingdom. Phraatakes, with Queen Musa. Silver Drachm (3.02 g), 2 BC-AD 4/5. Ekbatana. Diademed bust of Phraatakes left, without wart on forehead; two Nikai flanking, crowning him with wreathes. Reverse: Diademed and crowned bust of Musa left; monogram below chin. Sellwood 58.9; Shore 324. Very Rare. Well centered and sharply struck. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Private purchase from Pegasi Auctions 1990s Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 2133		Parthian Kingdom. Pakoros I. Silver Diobol (1.33 g), ca. AD 78-120. Mint in Persis. Bust of Pakoros I left, wearing tiara. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood -; cf. Sellwood, New pl. 42, 8 (legend); Shore 403. Scarce. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2134		Parthian Kingdom. Pakoros I. Silver Drachm (3.78 g), ca. AD 78-120. Ekbatana. Bust of Pakoros I left, with tiara. Reverse: Archer seated right on throne, holding bow; monogram below bow. Sellwood 77.8; Shore 399. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 2135		Parthian Kingdom. Artabanos I (Arsakes II). Æ Dichalkon (3.66 g), 211-185 BC. Rhagai-Arsakeia(?), ca. 211-209 BC. Head of Artabanos I left, wearing bashlyk. Reverse: Bow in bow-case; to left, monogram. Sellwood 6.2; Shore -; Sunrise 244 (this coin). Very rare. Dark brown patina Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP The obverse of this issue was struck from an obverse die that was also used for drachms (see A&S Type 6, obv. die 6). This type is also known for an issue of dichalkoi of Arsakes I, of which all the known examples were struck from the same obverse die that was also used for striking drachms (see CNG 75, 577). From the Numismatic Art of Persia - The Sunrise Collection View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2136		Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (4.07 g), AD 223/4-240. Mint C ("Ctesiphon"), ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Diademed bust of Ardashir I right, wearing mural crown. Reverse: Fire altar with diadems. SNS type V(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type IV/2. Sharply struck. Some small find deposits on the reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 2137		Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (7.46 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ('Ctesiphon'). Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire flanked by two attendants. SNS type Iic/1b, style P, group d/1 (pl. 31, 143); Göbl type I/1. Boldly struck with full legends and lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,000
Lot 2138		Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Silver Hemidrachm (2.05 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 1b, ca. AD 244-252/3. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. SNS Type Iic/1a, Style A, Group F and pl. 22, 30 (same obv. die). Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex CNG E442 (17 April 2019, 869. Spink Numismatic Circular XCVII.3 (April 1989), 1738. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 2139		Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Silver Obol (0.71 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 1b, ca. AD 244-252/3. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. NS Type Iic/1a, Style A, Group D and pl. 22, 20-5. Rare. Well centered and fully struck. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex CNG E442 (17 April 2019, 870. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular XCVII.7 (September 1989), 4520. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $148
Lot 2140		Sasanian Kingdom. Varhran II. Silver Drachm (3.43 g), AD 276-293. Jugate busts Varhran I, wearing winged crown with korymbos, and his queen, wearing kolah with boar's head, right, vis-a-vis bust of Prince 4, presenting wreath and wearing kolah with eagle's head, left. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by Varhran I and his queen, holding ring, facing toward altar; symbol to left of flames. SNS type VII/5; Göbl type X/3. Rare dynastic issue. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 2141		Sasanian Kingdom. Valkash. Silver Drachm (4.02 g), AD 484-488. GD (Jay), ca. AD 485-488. Bust of Valkash right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons and head of Valkash right on shaft; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS III type Ib/1b; Göbl type I/1. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2142		Sasanian Kingdom. Zamasp. Silver Drachm (4.05 g), AD 497-499. GW (Gurgan), RY 3 (AD 498/9). Bust of Zamasp right, wearing mural crown with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder; to right, small bust of Ahura Mazda left, holding wreath. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl type I/1. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 2143		Sasanian Kingdom. AR Drachms. Mixed later types, most of them are Khosrow II silver drachms. Coins are Good to Very Fine. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 2144		Elymaian Kingdom. Kamnaskires III, with Anzaze. Silver Tetradrachm (13.88 g), ca. 82/1-73/2 BC. Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, uncertain date. Conjoined busts of Kamnaskires III and Anzaze left; behind, monogram above anchor symbol; c/m: Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm, within rectangular incuse. Reverse: Belos seated left, holding Nike and scepter; in exergue, date (off flan). Cf. Haaff 7.1, subtype 1.6 (no date). Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $840
Lot 2145		Elymaian Kingdom. Kamnaskires V. Silver Tetradrachm (15.68 g), ca. 54/3-33/2 BC. Seleukeia on the Hedyphon, SE 267 (46/53 BC). Diademed and draped bust of Kamnaskires V left, sporting long beard; behind, star above Seleukid anchor mintmark. Reverse: Diademed bearded bust of uncertain Kamnaskirid left; in exergue, date (ZΞΣ). Haaff type 9.1, subtype 1-4. Traces of underlying luster present. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 2146		Baktrian Kingdom. Euthydemos I. Silver Tetradrachm (15.70 g), ca. 230-200 BC. Mint A (near Aï Khanoum), ca. 220/15-210/08 BC. Diademed head of Euthydemos I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ EYΘYΔHMOY, Herakles seated left on rock, holding club set on rocks; in inner right field, monogram. Kritt A12; Bopearachchi 5B; SNG ANS 124-7; HGC 12, 40. Light porosity noted. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2147		Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Drachm (4.23 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm branches and spears, on horses rearing right; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 7I var. (monogram placement); HGC 12, 136. Boldly struck with luster present. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 2148		Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Drachm (4.23 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm branches and spears, on horses rearing right; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 2B; HGC 12, 135. Perfectly centered. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2149		Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Drachm (4.23 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY above, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm branches and spears, on horses rearing right; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 7G; HGC 12, 136. Well centered and boldly struck. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2150		Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Drachm (4.18 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed and draped bust of Eukratides I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, EYKPATIΔOY in exergue, the Dioskouroi, holding palm branches and spears, on horses rearing right; behind, A; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 2C; HGC 12, 135. Well centered and boldly struck. Untoned with luster present. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 2151		Baktrian Kingdom. Eukratides I. Silver Tetradrachm (16.93 g), ca. 171-145 BC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Eukratides I right, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MEΓAΛOY EYKPATIΔOY, the Dioskouroi, each holding palm branch and couched lance, on horses rearing right; in lower right field, monogram. Bopearachchi 6X; HGC 12, 131. Lustrous. Striking flaw at 11 o'clock. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 2152		Iberia, Punic issues. Silver 1/4 Shekel (1.84 g), ca. 237-209 BC. Carthago Nova. Bare male head (Hannibal?) left. Reverse: Horse standing right. ACIP 605; SNG BM Spain 117. Boldly struck in high relief. Lustrous and perfectly centered. Excellent metal and exceptional quality. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP Private purchase from Edward Waddell, 1990s Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,400
Lot 2153		Iberia, Punic issues. Silver Shekel (7.29 g), ca. 237-209 BC. Carthago Nova. Bare male head (Hannibal?) left. Reverse: Horse standing right; palm tree behind. ACIP 603; SNG BM Spain 104-5. Very Rare. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Ex CNG 63 (21 May 2003), 33 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 2154		Iberia, Punic issues. Silver Shekel (5.87 g), ca. 237-209 BC. Carthago Nova. Bare male head (Hannibal?) left. Reverse: Horse standing right; palm tree behind. ACIP 603; SNG BM Spain 104-5. Very Rare. Wonderful portraiture. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP CNG Sale 58, Sept. 19, 2001 #13 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 2155		Iberia, Punic issues. Silver 1/2 Shekel (3.54 g), ca. 237-209 BC. Bare male head (Hannibal?) left. Reverse: Horse standing right. ACIP 168; SNG BM Spain 114-6. Lightly toned and slightly porous. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - UP Private purchase from Edward J. Waddell Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 2156		Zeugitania, Carthage. Silver 1/2 Shekel (3.30 g), ca. 220-205 BC. Second Punic War issue. For the Sicilian campaign, ca. 213-210 BC. Laureate head of Melkart left. Reverse: Elephant advancing right; in exergue, Punic 'A'. MAA -; Enna Hoard 123; SNG Copenhagen 383. Delicte toning. Excellent metal and superb. Mint State. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,760
Lot 2157		Zeugitania, Carthage. Silver 1/2 Shekel (3.23 g), ca. 220-205 BC. Second Punic War issue. For the Sicilian campaign, ca. 213-210 BC. Laureate head of Melkart left. Reverse: Elephant advancing right; in exergue, Punic 'A'. MAA -; Enna Hoard 123; SNG Copenhagen 383. Outstanding portrait! Original find patina. Corrosion on the reverse. About Extremely Fine / Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 2158		Sicily, Carthaginian occupation. Silver 1/4 Shekel (2.05 g), ca. 213-211 BC. Second Punic War issue. Akragas. Male head right, wreathed with grain ears. Reverse: Horse galloping right; below, H T (neo-Punic). Burnett 152 (same dies). Visona 56. SNG Copenhgen 379. Lovely old iridescent toning. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930