Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 133

Pre Long beach

Ancient Roman Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2159		Anonymous. Silver Victoriatus (3.79 g), 211-208 BC. Lucerian mint. Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: ROMA in exergue, Victory standing right, placing wreath on trophy; L between. Crawford 97/1a; Sydenham 121; RSC 36e. NGC grade Mint State*. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2160		C. Cassius. Silver Denarius (3.82 g), 126 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet ornamented with griffin's head; behind, denomination mark above voting urn. Reverse: C CASSI below, ROMA in exergue, Libertas, holding pileus, scepter and reins, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 266/1; Sydenham 502; Cassia 1. Lightly toned. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $209
Lot 2161		L. Thorius Balbus. Silver Denarius (3.96 g), 105 BC. Rome. I S M R, head of Juno Sospita right, wearing goat's skin headdress. Reverse: L THORIVS BALBVS below and in exergue, bull charging right; above, K. Crawford 316/1; Sydenham 598; Thoria 1. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2162		L. Julius L.f. Caesar. Silver Denarius (4.06 g), 103 BC. Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing winged helmet; behind, grain stalk. Reverse: L IVLI, Victory driving galloping biga to right, holding reins. Crawford 323/1; Sydenham 585; Julia 3. Attractively toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $566
Lot 2163		Anonymous. Silver Denarius (3.70 g), 86 BC. Rome. Laureate head of Apollo right. Reverse: Jupiter, holding thunderbolt and reins, driving galloping quadriga right. Crawford 350A/2; Sydenham 723; RSC 226. Nicely toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - UP From the property of an East Coast collector, acquired prior to 1990. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $197
Lot 2164		L. Procilius. Silver Denarius (3.97 g), 80 BC. Rome. S C behind, Laureate head of Jupiter right. Reverse: L PROCILI F, Juno Sospita advancing right, hurling spear and holding shield decorated with thunderbolt; serpent to right. Crawford 379/1; Sydenham 771; Procilia 1. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 2165		C. Postumius At? or Ta? Silver Denarius (4.00 g), 73 BC. Rome. Draped bust of Diana right, hair tied into knot at back of head, bow and quiver at shoulder. Reverse: C POSTVMI/(TA) or (AT) in two lines in exergue, Hunting dog running right; below, spear. Crawford 394/1a; Sydenham 785; Postumia 9. Lightly ton450ed. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 500 It is possible that the monogram found in the exergue of the reverse on this coin may resolve as Tatius. On coins of both L. Titurius Sabinus and T. Vettius Sabinus the same monogram occurs in conjunction with the head of the Sabine king, Tatius, but the surname TA or AT is otherwise unknown for the Postumia gens. It is possible that the Postumii, undoubtedly one of Rome's most ancient families, claimed descent from the Sabine king. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2166		Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.73 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: IMP X in exergue, bull butting right. RIC 167a; Giard 19; BMC 451; RSC 137. NGC grade Ch XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,080
Lot 2167		Augustus. Silver Cistophorus (10.90 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Ephesus, ca. 27/6 BC. IMP CAESAR, bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: AVGVSTVS, Capricorn right, head turned, bearing cornucopiae on back; all within laurel wreath. RPC 2213; RIC 477; BN 916. Scratched and cleaned. Still desirable for the fine portrait of Augustus. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2168		Tiberius. Silver Denarius (3.67 g), AD 14-37. 'Tribute Penny' type. Lugdunum, AD 18-35. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Tiberius right. Reverse: PONTIF MAXIM, Livia, as Pax, seated right on throne with ornate legs, resting feet on footstool, holding scepter and olive branch. RIC 30; Lyon 150; BMC 48; RSC 16a. Attractively toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 2169		Agrippina Senior, issued under Caligula, died AD 33. AE Sestertius (25.54 g). Struck at Rome, AD 37-41). Draped bust of Agrippina Senior facing r. Reverse: S P Q R MEMORIAE AGRIPPINAE, carpentium drawn l. by two mules. RIC 55; BMCRE 81; S-1827. Boldly struck with excellent detail, some porosity on the surfaces exhibiting tan and reddish-brown patina. Rare and always in demand. NGC Choice XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2170		Nero with Divus Claudius. Syria. Decapolis. Antioch(?). AD 54-56. Silver Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.87g). Struck under AD 63-68. Laureate head of Nero to right, star behind; Rev. Laureate head of Divus Claudius to right. McAlee 270 (same obv, die as illustration); Prieur 48; RPC I 4123 (Uncertain Syrian mint). Toned, rough surfaces. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex CNG Sale#206, Lot 416 (realized $1100 plus buyer's fee). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2171		Vespasian. AD 69-79. Syria. Selucis and Pieria. Antioch. Silver Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.06g). Dated "New Holy Year" 3 (AD 70/1). Laureate head to right; Rev. Eagle standing left, holding wreath in beak, palm frond to left. RPC 1947; McAlee 336; Prieur 113. Toned, small scrape on reverse. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex CNG Sale # 82, Lot 847; From the Gordan S. Parry Collection: Ex CNG Sale XXIX (30 March,1994), Lot 986. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2172		Vespasian. Æ Sestertius (24.38 g), AD 69-79. Judaea Capta type. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA, S C in exergue, palm tree; to left, emperor standing right, foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; to right, Jewess�in attitude of mourning seated right on cuirass. Hendin 6534; RIC 167; BN 497-8; BMC 543. Pleasing light bron patina. Areas of verdigris on reverse. Very Fine / Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 2173		Titus. Æ (14.26 g), as Caesar, AD 69-79. Judaea Capta commemorative. Caesarea Maritima in Samaria. AYTOKP TITOΣ KAIΣAP, laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: IOYΔAIAΣ EAΛΩKYIAΣ, trophy; to left, bound captive seated left; to right, pelta-shaped shield. Hendin 6476; TJC 384;SNG ANS 477-83; Sofaer 13; RPC II 2313. Reddish-brown patina. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. Purchased privately from Edward J. Waddell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2174		Domitian. Æ Sestertius (23.08 g), AD 81-96. Rome, AD 88/9. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XIIII CENS PER P P, Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: IOVI VICTORI, S C in exergue, Jupiter seated left, holding Victory and scepter. RIC 633; BMC 406. Uniform reddish-brown patina. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2175		Hadrian, AD 117-138. Cilicia, Tarsos. Silver Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.47g). First Issue of Hadrian from Tarsus. Struck AD 117. Laureate head right; all within bead and real border. Rev. Tyche seated right on throne decorated with aphlaston, holding palm frond; below river-god Cydnus swimming right; all within pelleted border. Prieur-; SNG lEVANTE -; SNG Levante -; SNG France -; CNG 88, 100= CNG 63, 1028. Extremely rare, 2nd known. Light porosity, ancient scrape on cheek. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex CNG Sale #90, Lot 1084. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 2176		Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (25.43 g), AD 117-138. Rome, AD 133. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, laureate head of Hadrian right. Reverse: FELICITAS AVG, S C across field, Felicitas standing left, holding branch and long caduceus. RIC 2250; BMC 1499. Orichalcum surfaces. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 2177		Divus Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (23.63 g), died AD 161. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, S C in exergue, garlanded funeral pyre of four tiers, surmounted by quadriga. RIC 1266; BMC 872. Uniform glossy dark brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP From the Century Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 2178		Divus Antoninus Pius. Silver Denarius (3.67 g), died AD 161. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161. DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: CONSECRATIO, eagle standing right, head left. RIC 429; BMC 41; RSC 154. Beautiful light iridescent toning. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Goldberg 23, 25 January 2004, 3831 (part). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2179		Marcus Aurelius. Silver Denarius (3.35 g), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 145-147. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: COS II, Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC 429a; BMC 594; RSC 110. Lightly toned, bold and sharp. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Goldberg 23, 25 January 2004, 3831 (part). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 2180		Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD. AE Dupondius (25mm, 12.35g). Roman mint. Struck under AD 163. Radiate head right; Rev. Fortuna seated left on throne, holding cornucopia and rudder. RIC III 1341 (Marcus Aurelius). Green Patina. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2181		Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD. AE Sestertius (31.5mm, 11.15g). Rome mint. Struck AD 164. Radiate head right; Rev. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC III 1382 (Aurelius); MIR 18, 78-18/50. Hard, dark green patina. Pleasing surfaces and bold portrait. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2182		Commodus. Æ Sestertius (26.40 g), AD 177-192. Rome, AD 183. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Commodus right. Reverse: Minerva standing right, wearing skin of Amalthea, brandishing spear and holding shield. RIC 368b. Rough brown surfaces. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 214, lot 408. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 2183		Crispina. Silver Denarius (3.24 g), Augusta, AD 178-182. Rome, under Commodus, AD 178-182. CRISPINA AVG, draped bust of Crispina right. Reverse: DIS GENITALIBVS, altar of the Gods of Childbirth. RIC 281; BMC 31-2; RSC 15. Attractive light toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Goldberg 23, 25 January 2004, 3831 (part). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 2184		Septimius Severus. AD 193-211. Phoenicia, Tyre. Silver Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.44g). Struck AD 209-211. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Rev. Eagle standing facing on club, head left, holding wreath in beak; murex shell between legs. Prieur 1534; Bellinger 295. Dark uneven toning, Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex CNG Sale # 193, Lot 166. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $210
Lot 2185		Caracalla, AD 198-217. Phoenicial Berytus. BI Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.26g). Struck AD 215-217. Laureate head r. of the emperor; Rev. Eagle standing facing, head left, holding wreath in beak; prow between legs. Prieur 1292. Virtually as struck on a porous flan with toning and find deposits. Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex CNG Sale #232, Lot 144. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2186		Caracalla. Æ 29 (16.84 g), AD 198-217. Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) in Judaea, AD 209. ANTONINVS PIVS AVGVST, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla right. Reverse: COL AEL C COMM FELIX, Tyche-Astarte standing left, foot resting on uncertain object, holding small bust and scepter; all within central arch of tetrastyle temple façade. Meshorer 86; Rosenberger 50. A fantastic quality bronze with a lovely olive-green patina. Outstanding detail. Definitely a candidate for finest known.. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2187		Geta. Silver Denarius (3.23 g), as Caesar, AD 198-209. Rome, AD 200-202. P SEPT GETA CAES PONT COS, bare-headed and draped bust of Geta right. Reverse: FELICITAS PVBLICA, Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 9a; BMC 220; RSC 38a. Flan crack in right obv. field. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 2188		Diadumenian. Æ (6.38 g), as Caesar, AD 217-218. Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) in Judaea. M OP DIADVMENIAN CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right. Reverse: COL I PL A C…, Draped bust of Serapis right, wearing modius. Meshorer 107; Sofaer -. Rare. Pit on the reverse. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 2189		Diadumenian. Æ As (11.01 g), as Caesar, AD 217-218. Rome, under Macrinus. M OPEL ANTONINVS DIADVMENIANVS CAES, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right. Reverse: PRINC IVVENTVTIS, S C across field, Diadumenian standing left, head right, holding a standard and scepter; behind him, to standards. RIC 212; BMC 159. Scarce. Dark green patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2190		Philip I. Silver Antoninianus (3.51 g), AD 244-249. Commemorating the Millennial Games. Rome, AD 248. IMP PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I right. Reverse: SAECVLARES AVGG, she-wolf standing left, head turned back to right, suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; II. RIC 15; RSC 178. Luster present. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 2191		Philip I, AD 244-249. Silver Antoninianus (22 mm 3.77 g). Struck at Rome AD 248 on the 1000th anniversary Radiate bust to r. Rev. Cippus inscribed COS / III in two lines. S-8961; RIC 24c. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 2192		Carausius, AD 287-293. BI Antoninianus (21.5mm, 3.3g). Draped and crowned bust to right; Rev. Salus stg. r., feeding snake held in her arms. Similar to S-13712. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2193		Constantine I. Æ Follis (3.20 g), AD 307/10-337. Constantinople, AD 327. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG, laureate head of Constantine I right. Reverse: SPES PVBLIC, labarum with three medallions and surmounted by a Christogram spearing serpent; A//CONS. RIC 19. Glossy dark green patina. An extremely rare type with significant appeal. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP The labarum with its three medallions and which is surmounted by a Christogram was Constantine's personal banner, and shows his embracing Christianity. It is the same banner that led him to victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312. The significance here is his victory over Licinius I, who is represented by the pierced serpent, a symbol of evil. The legend of the reverse, SPES PVBLIC, proclaims the hope of the people, which is to say that Constantine is proclaiming that his victory over Licinius will usher in a period of peace and prosperity for the citizens of the Roman Empire. Ex Nomos 19 (17 November 2019), 358 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 2194		Constantius II. Æ Centenionalis (4.86 g), AD 337-361. Siscia, 350. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II right; behind, A; before, star. Reverse: HOC SIG-NO VICTOR ERIS, Constantius II standing left, holding labarum and being crowned with wreath by Victory standing to left behind him; A//�SIS� RIC 286. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 2195		Magnentius. Æ Centenionalis (4.59 g), AD 350-353. Contemporary imitation. Copying Treveri. D N MAGNENTIVS P F AVG (P retrograde), bare-headed and cuirassed bust of Magnentius right. Reverse: CALVS (sic) DD NN AVG ET CAES, large Chi-rho between A and ω. Cf. RIC 318ff. An unusual imitation of a double centenionalis on a centenionalis-sized flan, and with the bust of Magnentius similar in style to the much later portraits of Alfred the Great. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 2196		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (1.96 g), AD 360-363. Lugdunum, AD 360/1. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; LVG. RIC 218; RSC 163�a. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2197		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (1.97 g), AD 360-363. Arelate, AD 360/1. D N IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; SCON. RIC 296; RSC 157�c. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 2198		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.04 g), AD 360-363. Arelate, AD 360/1. D N IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; PCON. RIC 296; RSC 157�c. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $258
Lot 2199		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.40 g), AD 360-363. Arelate, AD 360/1. D N IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; TCON. RIC 296; RSC 157�c. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 2200		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.35 g), AD 360-363. Lugdunum, AD 360/1. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; LVG. RIC 218; RSC 163a. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $258
Lot 2201		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.04 g), AD 360-363. Lugdunum, AD 360/1. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; SLVG. RIC 227; RSC 163b. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2202		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.23 g), AD 360-363. Arelate, AD 361-363. D N FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOT / X / MVLT / XX in four lines within wreath; SCONST. RIC 312; RSC 148c. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2203		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.21 g), AD 360-363. Lugdunum, AD 360/1. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; PLVG. RIC 227; RSC 163b. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2204		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (2.12 g), AD 360-363. Lugdunum, AD 360/1. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; LVG. RIC 227; RSC 163b. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 2205		Julian II. Silver Siliqua (1.88 g), AD 360-363. Lugdunum, AD 360/1. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Julian II right. Reverse: VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within wreath; PLVG. RIC 227; RSC 163b. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex Harptree 1887 Hoard. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $258
Lot 2206		Valens. Silver Siliqua (2.04 g), AD 364-378. Treveri, AD 367-375. D N VALENS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right. Reverse: VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and scepter; TRPS. RIC 27b and 45a; RSC 109�c. Nicely toned. Hairline flan crack. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 2207		Valens. Silver Siliqua (2.16 g), AD 364-378. Treveri, AD 367-375. D N VALENS P F AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Valens right. Reverse: VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and scepter; TRPS. RIC 27e.2; RSC 109�b. Toned. Hairline flan crack. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP From the Randolph Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2208		Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus (4.49g). Mint of Constantinople, AD 425. Helmeted and cuir. bust three-quarter facing to r., holding spear and shield. Reverse: SALVS REI PVBLICAE, officina mark S. Theodosius II seated facing (on l.) and Valentinian III, a much shorter figure, stg. facing (on r.), both in consular robes, each holding mappa and cruciform sceptre, star in upper central field, mint mark CON OB in ex. S-21143; DOC 375; RIC X, 233-6. Bold strike on a huge flan (22 mm) thus overflow (cud) of metal about the outside borders. Intensely lustrous. NGC graded Choice AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5, die shift. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Issued in commemoration of Theodosius ' eleventh consulship and Valentinian's first. The diminutive figure of Valentinian is depicted as Caesar and the type was produced to finance the campaign in northeren Italy that removed the usurper Johannes and placed the young cousin of Theodosius on the western throne. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,080