Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Ancient Large Lots & Byzantine Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 729		Roman Empire. Collection of the Twelve Caesars. All are silver denarii, except the Gaius (Caligula), which is represented by a choice VF AE quadrans. The Julius Caesar denarius is a VG portrait coin, the Claudius is a damaged fourree, and the Galba and Vitellius pieces are in Fine condition. Lot of 12 coins contained in a white Capital plastic holder. Very Good (average condition). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 730		Roman Empire. Constantius II, 337-361 AD. Gold Solidus. Six fourth century gold solidi form this lot, including one of Constantius II (formerly mounted and rather heavily scratched), four of Valentinian I (generally Fine, one plugged), and one gold solidus of Honorius (obverse scratched, F/VF). Lot of 6 coins. Average Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,560
Lot 731		Roman Empire. Valens, 364-378 AD. Gold Solidus. A VF but holed solidus minted at Constantinople by Valens is accompanied by a lustrous EF solidus of Ravenna portraying Valentinian III. Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $475 - 625. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 732		Roman Empire. Theodosius I, 379-395 AD. Gold Solidus. Pair of gold solidi: Theodosius I (small bend, otherwise VF+) and Theodosius II (reverse double-struck at edge, EF). Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 733		Roman Empire. Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidus. A gold solidus of Theodosius II is complemented by one of Leo I, Zeno and two of Anastasius I. A few display stray marks and bends. Lot of 5 coins. Otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 734		Roman Empire. Theodosius II, 402-450 AD. Gold Solidi. Six gold solidi form this lot, including three of Theodosius II (one with edge shaved), one of Leo I and two of Anastasius I. Usual scratches and bends. Lot of 6 coins. Otherwise, About Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,208
Lot 735		Roman Empire. Zeno, 474-491 AD. Gold Tremissis. A tremissis of the emperor Zeno commences this lot of 14 tremisses and one semissis, generally struck under Justinian I and Phocas. Many are lightly bent, which is not unusual for these fractions of the solidus. Lot of 15 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $850 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,860
Lot 736		Roman Empire. Caligula, et al, 1st century AD. Lot of Five AE Sestertii. Caligula, 2 examples of: Pietas seated left / Caligula sacrificing at temple (RIC 44). One with deep pitting to both sides. Another, in brass, perhaps a Paduan. Two of Nero: Decursio Type (Lugdunum); some areas of porosity or roughness, but overall quite nice, with pleasing multi-colored patina. Also, Temple of Janus Type (Lugdunum); Head left, with green patina -- smoothing and a little tooling to reverse. Claudius: Spes left Type; careful old-time smoothing to fields; tooling to reverse. Vespasian: Divus Vespasian, extensively re-worked so as to become an interesting piece of "folk art." Careful inspection suggested. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,208
Lot 737		Roman Empire. Rare Civil War Denarius, 68-69 AD. Diademed and veiled bust of Vesta right. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding scepter, all within bordered incuse square; RIC 6; BMCRE 70. Porous, but most interesting and Very Rare. Ex CNG 51, lot 1235. Also, Roman Republic, Denarius, M. Cipius, 115-114 BC.: Roma / Biga (RSC Cipia 1). Toned, with some luster. Two Severan Denarii: Caracalla, Roma reverse (Sear 2000 6869); and a young Geta, as "Young Prince" (Sear 2000 7194). Last a Theban Stater, 379-338 BC., Shield / Amphora, vine above; one a very oblong value. A variety of tones and surfaces. Interesting group. The Civil War coin extremely rare. Lot of 5 coins. Coins range from Fine to About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 738		Roman Empire. Maximianus & Galerius. 286-311 AD. Lot of Five AE Folles. Lot of silvered folles comprised of three Galerius examples, and two for Maximianus -- with "Genius of the Roman People" reverses. Also, two better preserved reduced-size folles of Constantine the Great are included, both with Sol reverses. One of these showing just a hint of silvering. Lot of 7 coins. Large coins average Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $196
Lot 739		Roman Empire. Constantius II, 337-361 AD., et al. Lot of Seven Late Empire Silver Siliquae. Typical types. Two coins of Constantius II, with reverse wreath: with VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX legend. Rest with Constantinopolis enthroned left reverse device: Gratian, 2 examples; Valens; Honorius; and Theodosius I. All well struck on fine to excellent metal, but several with usual thin flan cracks. The Honorius probably once mounted. A nice group. Lot of 7 coins. Coins range from Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 740		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold Solidi. Three gold solidi of Justinian I are accompanied by four varieties of solidi minted by Constans II. Most are lustrous, EF examples. Lot of 7 coins. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $850 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,553
Lot 741		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Group of Gold Fractions. Mainly gold tremisses, these coins were mainly struck under Justinian I and Constantine IV. Some doubling as to strike is to be expected. Lot of 15 coins. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,668
Lot 742		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold Semisses. Three semisses are included in this grouping, along with 13 gold tremisses, mainly minted by Justinian I, Phocas and Maurice Tiberius. Lot of 16 coins. Condition averages Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,553
Lot 743		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold Solidus. Three gold solidi, each "framed" by ICG encapsulations: Justinian I (AU 58), Tiberius II (AU 58) and Maurice Tiberius (AU 58). While not mentioned on the holder, the Maurice Tiberius is a light weight solidus of 23 siliquae. Lot of 3 coins. ICG graded AU-58. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $834
Lot 744		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold Solidi. Ten gold solidi, minted under this famous codifier of Roman law. A few pieces have a scratch here or there, but are generally quite attractive. Lot of 10 coins. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,040
Lot 745		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Gold Solidi. A collection of four gold solidi minted under Justinian I, along with a semissis of Zeno and four tremisses of Justinian I (2 coins), Heraclius and Constantine IV. Some faults, but on the whole, attractive. Lot of 9 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,438
Lot 746		Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Ten Gold Solidi. Some are weakly struck in areas and a few scratches are present, but this coin type and emperor are always in demand. Lot of 10 coins. Average condition is Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,100
Lot 747		Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578 AD. Ten Gold Solidi. One of the coins is the scarce variety showing Justin with short beard. Many are lustrous. Lot of 10 coins. Averages Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,850. View details	Realized $2,013
Lot 748		Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578 AD. Gold Solidi. Five attractive gold solidi of Justin II. Lot of 5 coins. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $700 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 749		Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578 AD. Ten Gold Solidi. Minted by the nephew of Justinian, this ancient treasure has much original luster; a couple show scratches and bends, but otherwise are excellent examples. Lot of 10 coins. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,280
Lot 750		Byzantine Empire. Justin II, 565-578 AD. Six Gold Solidi. In addition, there is a tremissis of Justin II along with five solidi minted by Tiberius II Constantine which have been included. Grades are mixed in this group, with some being scratched and others being fully lustrous, near Mint State specimens. Lot of 12 coins. Averages Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,415
Lot 751		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Ten Gold Solidi. Struck by this military emperor, this collection shows great divergence of the various celators' skills. Lot of 10 coins. Averages Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details	Realized $1,980
Lot 752		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Gold Solidi. A baker's dozen of glittering gold solidi minted by Maurice. Typical flatness and marks. Lot of 13 coins. Otherwise, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,415
Lot 753		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Ten Gold Solidi. Showing great variety of style, several of these examples are lustrous while others have weak areas as typically seen. Lot of 10 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,650. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 754		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Twelve Gold Solidi. While a few coins in this grouping show flan bends or other faults, there are several with mint luster and above average strikes. Lot of 12 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,185
Lot 755		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Gold Solidi. Total of ten gold solidi: Maurice Tiberius (2), Phocas (2), Heraclius and son (3) and Constans II (3). Some have flaws and/or scratches. Lot of 10 coins. Otherwise Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,955
Lot 756		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Gold Solidi. This lot contains two solidi of Maurice Tiberius, five minted by Phocas and three of Heraclius. A few with graffiti. Lot of 10 coins. Otherwise, Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details	Realized $1,920
Lot 757		Byzantine Empire. Maurice Tiberius, 582-602 AD. Gold Solidus. Besides a single solidus of Maurice, this lot also comprises three solidi of Phocas (602-610) and five of Constans II (641-668). Lot of 9 coins. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 758		Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610 AD. Eight Gold Solidi. While a couple pieces have flan bends, most all are considerably lustrous and "minty". Lot of 8 coins. Averages Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,898
Lot 759		Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610 AD. Thirteen Gold Solidi. One has been bent, but otherwise this grouping is quite uniform. Lot of 13 coins. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,640
Lot 760		Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610 AD. Gold Solidi. Ten coins: Phocas (two solidi), Heraclius (three solidi), Constans II (solidus), John III (gold hyperpyron), Andronicus II (two electrum hyperpyrons) and one base gold Justinian I imitative tremissis. A few with scratches, edge problems. Lot of 10 coins. Averages Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,415
Lot 761		Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610 AD. Five Gold Solidi. One coin portrays the emperor wearing a crown with pendillia (D.O.2); another has graffito. Lot of 5 coins. Otherwise, Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $850 - 1,150. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 762		Byzantine Empire. Phocas, 602-610 AD. Gold Solidi. Solidi of Phocas (4), Heraclius (7) and Constans II (1). Several display extensive scratches/graffiti. Lot of 12 coins. Otherwise, About Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,013
Lot 763		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidi. Four solidi of Heraclius and one of Constans II, grandson of Heraclius. A little edge damage here and there, the Constans II with reverse graffiti. Lot of 5 coins. Otherwise, Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 764		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidi. Nine solidi portraying Heraclius and his son Heraclius Constantine facing. In addition, two solidi of Constans II are included. Some striking flaws as expected, but most are well detailed. Lot of 11 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,185
Lot 765		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidi. Eleven solidi of Heraclius and son, along with one solidus of Constans II. A few flaws, but an attractive group. Lot of 12 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 766		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidi. Five gold solidi minted by Heraclius (three different types), plus one solidus of Constans II. Three have graffiti/scratches. Lot of 6 coins. Otherwise, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,440
Lot 767		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Eleven Gold Solidi. Ten coins of the facing emperor and son type, one with three standing emperors. Some light scratching on a few. Lot of 11 coins. Otherwise Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,955
Lot 768		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidi. Eight solidi of Heraclius and son, plus three of Constans II. Several have scratching/graffiti. Lot of 11 coins. Otherwise Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,750. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 769		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Nine Gold Solidi. Seven showing the facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; two are of the three standing figure type. Light scratching on a few, plus common flan flaws. Lot of 9 coins. Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 770		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Gold Solidi. Eight solidi showing Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, three solidi of Heraclius and two sons standing, and one solidus of Constans II. Usual small faults. Lot of 12 coins. Averages About Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 771		Byzantine Empire. Heraclius, 610-641 AD. Eight Gold Solidi. All are of the three standing figure type. Portrayed, from left to right, are Heraclius Constantine, Heraclius and Heraclonas. Four have graffiti. Lot of 8 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,553
Lot 772		Byzantine Empire. Constans II, 641-668 AD. Gold Solidi. Eight solidi of Constans II are enhanced by two of Constantine IV, son of Constans. A few better types are included, along with one Constantine IV, which is a lustrous EF and particularly well-detailed. Lot of 10 coins. Averages Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,070
Lot 773		Byzantine Empire. Theophilus, 829-842 AD. Gold Solidus. Collection of six solidi: Theophilus (D.O. 3; a scarce type formerly mounted, with edge marks and scrape in obverse field. Otherwise, VF); Four solidi of Basil I and Constantine (D.O. 2; Fine-VF); Constantine VII and Romanus I (D.O. 15; Fine+). Lot of 6 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,013
Lot 774		Byzantine Empire. Basil II, 976-1025 AD. Gold Histamenon Nomisma. One of Basil II and Constantine VIII, plus two gold coins of Romanus III. Lot of 3 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 775		Byzantine Empire. Constantine X, 1059-1067. Gold Histamenon Nomisma. Six gold coins comprise this group: one of Constantine X (reverse doubled), one of Romanus IV (diameter of flan reduced) and four of Michael VII (three with graffiti, one flattened flan). Lot of 6 coins. Otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $863
Lot 776		Byzantine Empire. Alexius I, 1081-1118. Gold Hyperpyron. Four gold hyperpyrons minted at Constantinople as part of the pre-reform coinage form this lot. Style ranges from slightly to fully exaggerated. A couple show scratches and bends associated with this type. Lot of 4 coins. Otherwise Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $661
Lot 777		Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Gold Hyperpyron. Three gold hyperpyrons: John II (2 coins) and Alexius III (one). One has light graffiti. Lot of 3 coins. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 778		Byzantine Empire. John II, 1118-1143. Gold Hyperpyron. Seven hyperpyrons form this lot. Four were minted by John II: two are of gold (type of S. 1938), two are of electrum (S. 1942). Also included are three of Manuel I (S. 1974). The flans of these delicate scyphate coins are often broken a bit as these are, and several have graffiti showing ancient ownership. Lot of 7 coins. Otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805

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