Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 32

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Roman Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3895		Republican Rome. c. 280-269 BC. Aes Grave Quadrans (87.63 g). Boar running left; 3 pellets below. Reverse: Boar running right; 3 pellets below. T-V 11; Craw. 18/4; Haeb. pl. 36, 6-11. Nice dark green patina, with earthen fields. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 3896		Republican Rome. AE Aes Grave Quadrans, 225-217 BC. On raised background, head of Hercules left, in lion skin; three pellets behind. Reverse: Prow of ship right; three pellets below. Craw. 35/3; T-V 54; Haeb. pl. 18, 1-9. Variegated dark to light green patina; some toned coppery areas. Pleasing example of type. Nice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 3897		Republican Rome. Etruria, Uncertain Mint, c. 240-225 BC. Aes Grave Uncia (17.34 g). Wheel of four spokes. Reverse: Wheel of four spokes; single pellet at angle. T-V 100; Haeb. pl. 85, 16-17. Colorful variegated green and bronze patina. Sharp, and pleasant. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 375. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 7 (3/1-2/94), lot 294; Ex CNG Auction 36 (12/5-6/95), lot 2256. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3898		Republican Rome. Umbria, Tuder, c. 217-215 BC. Aes Grave Sextans (15.34 g). Top view of cicada, on raised circular background; pellet at right. Reverse: Trident, VT at left; pellets(?) to right. T-V 167; Haeb. pl. 81, 24-26. Attractive green to olive to dark blue-green patina. Fine example of type. Very Fine for Issue. Estimated Value $225 - 275. Ex Triton I, 12/2-3/97; lot 815. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 3899		Roman Imperatorial Period. Lot of Julius Caesar Coins in Bronze & Silver, c. 45-25 BC. Two lifetime issues included - Dupondius: Victory bust r. / Minerva left (RPC 601); and Denarius by Sepullius Macer: Veiled head of Caesar / Venus Victrix left (RSC 38). Later issues - Thessalonica, Macedon, AE 22: Caesar head right / Augustus head right (SGIC 151); and two Sestertii of Octavian: Head of Octavian right / Head of Caesar right (Craw. 535/1). Inspection suggested, as there is much variety in surfaces, patinas, and details. But worthwhile, interesting and appealing material here. Lot of 5 coins. Coins range from Good to Fine plus. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3900		Roman Imperatorial Period. Brutus, d. 42 BC. AR Quinarius, military mint (Western Asia Minor or Macedonia), c. Summer / Autumn 42 BC. Diademed head of Libertas right. Reverse: Stem of prow and anchor in saltire. Craw. 506/3; RSC 5a. Metal very decent; deeply toned. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3901		Roman Imperatorial Period. Mark Antony, d. 30 BC. Lot of 4 AR Denarii, 42-31 BC. Included are: Antony r. / Head of Sol in temple (RSC 12a). AR Quinarius: Veiled head of Concord / Clasped hands (RSC 67a). 2 Legionary Denarii: LEG V & LEG XII(?). ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (Craw. 543/1). Plus a Cistophoric Tetradrachm of Antony & Octavia: Jugate heads r. / Bacchus on Cista Mystica (RSC 3). Inspection suggested, as there is much variety in surfaces, patinas, and details. But worthwhile, interesting and rare material here. A good starter collection of this important figure in Late Republican Rome, not mention an affordable Antony & Cleopatra. Lot of 6 coins. Good to Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 3902		Roman Imperatorial Period. Marc Antony and Julius Caesar. AR Denarius struck 43 BC. Bare head right of Marc Antony; behind, lituus. Reverse: Laureate head right of Julius Caesar; jug behind. Crawford 488/1; Syd. 1165; RSC 2. Portrait of Caesar slightly double-struck; a very decent example of this rare and sought-after issue. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 3903		Roman Empire. Octavian / Augustus, 40 BC-14 AD. Lot of 9 AR denarii. Most with bare head right. Reverses: Heirs Caius & Lucius (RSC 43a); Curule chair and wreath (RSC 55); Temple of Julius Caesar (RSC 90); Herm on fulmen (RSC 114); Bull left (RSC 141); Apollo Kitharoides (RSC 144), 2 pieces, one ex jewelry; Nude Mars holding standards (RSC 259); Nude Mars holding standard and sword (RSC 325). Inspection suggested, as there is much variety in surfaces, patinas, and details, and some banker's marks. But worthwhile, interesting and appealing material here. Lot of 9 coins. Good to Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3904		Roman Empire. Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius, Colonia Patria, 19 BC. Rare. Bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: Temple of Jupiter Tonans, statue of god within. Sear II 1613; BMCRE 363. Some cleaning scrapes and tooling to reverse. Toned. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 3905		Roman Empire. Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 17 BC. Moneyer's Series. P. Licinius Stolo. Civic wreath, flanked by palms; OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS in three lines. Reverse: Large SC; around, P LICINIVS STOLO III VIR A A A F F. RIC 345; BMCRE 195; C. 441. Good strike, with variegated brown and green patina. Attractive example of series. Scarce. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $380 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3906		Roman Empire. Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum, struck 15-13 BC. Bare head of Augustus right. Reverse: Actian Apollo left, clothed and draped, holding lyre. RIC 711a; BMCRE 461. Well centered for this often badly struck issue. Residual luster beneath handsome light gray toning -- tending to pinks in the recesses. ICG graded VF-35. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3907		Roman Empire. Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. Lot of Four AR Denarii. All with Caius and Lucius Caesar, togate and holding shields reverse; Lugdunum mint, 2 BC - 14 AD. RIC 207. Each coin is mounted in an attractive wallet-like display entitled "The Biblical Silver Coins of Augustus Caesar." All on good metal, but viewing is suggested, since striking, centering, and toning varies from coin to coin. Lot of 4 coins. Coins average Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $414
Lot 3908		Roman Empire. Divus Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. Posthumous AE As struck by Tiberius, Rome, 15-16 AD. Radiate head of Augustus left, star above and fulmen before. Reverse: Livia, veiled, seated right with scepter, large S - C flanking. RIC 72; BMCRE 151. Sharp strike, a little off center on both sides. Green to brown patina. Nice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $114
Lot 3909		Roman Empire. Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AE 24mm. (Semis) of Carthago Nova, Spain, c. 25-30 AD. Scarce. Bare head of Tiberius left; Latin legend around. Reverse: Confronted bare heads of Nero and Drusus Caesar, sons of Germanicus; Latin legend around. RPC 181; Burgos 439; Calico 355. Sharply struck, although apparent die defect partially obscures the portraits on the reverse. Medium to dark green and brown patina. Nice Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3910		Roman Empire. Caligula, 37-41 AD. Gold Aureus (7.7g), Rome, struck 40 AD. Laureate head right of Gaius (nicknamed "Caligula"). Reverse: Bare head right of Germanicus, father of Gaius. RIC 25 [as R3]; BMC 26. A few scuffs at edge and an old one on the cheek of Germanicus. The portraiture is excellent for this very rare and desirable issue. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 3911		Roman Empire. Caligula, 37-41 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome, struck 37-38 AD. Laureate head left. Reverse: Oak wreath; S.P.Q.R. / P.P / OB. CIVES / SERVATOS within, in four lines. RIC 37; BMCRE 38; C. 4. The slightest of smoothing in a few spots on the obverse field, otherwise the coin appears to have been left as is. With pleasing variegated green and deep brown patina. Perfect centering and strike, with fine high relief portrait (causing crazing to the plastic capsule). An excellent, bold and natural-looking example, compared to many of the over cleaned coins on the market these days. The grading by ICG unusually conservative on this one. ICG graded VF-25. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3912		Roman Empire. Claudius, 41-54 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 41-42 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Spes advancing left, lifting up hem, holding out flower with one hand; SPES AVGVSTA, SC. RIC 99; BMCRE 124. Very minor flatness to torso of Spes, otherwise a wonderfully crisp strike on a choice, very round flan. Green-black patina, with some earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3913		Roman Empire. Claudius, 41-54 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint. Laureate head right of Claudius. Reverse: Spes advancing left, holding flower. RIC 99; BMC 124. Light brown patination over golden orichalcum. Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $510
Lot 3914		Roman Empire. Claudius, 41-54 AD. AE As, Rome, struck 41-42 AD. Bare head left. Reverse: Minerva right, brandishing spear. RIC 116. Scattered pitting, but sharp with bold portrait. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3915		Roman Empire. Nero, 54-68 AD. AE Sestertius,Rome mint, struck c. 65 AD. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Roma seated left, holding Victory and parazonium. RIC 292; BMC 207. Light smoothing of the black patination; struck in high relief exhibiting a lovely portrait. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $950 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 3916		Roman Empire. Nero, 54-68 AD. Lot of 6 AE Sestertii. Most with assorted laureate heads right or left. Reverses included are: Roma seated left; 2 examples of the Two horsemen DECVRSIO reverse; Triumphal Arch; and 2 examples of the Annona & Ceres type. Inspection suggested, as there is much variety in surfaces, patinas, and details. But worthwhile, interesting and appealing material here. Lot of 6 coins. Coins range from to Good to Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3917		Roman Empire. Galba, 68-69 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome, struck 68 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding pileus and staff: LIBERT AVG, SC. RIC 436; C. 100. Some peripheral weakness to strike, but on a good, over-sized flan. Glossy dark brown-green patina, with reddish to brassy highlights. Bold portrait. ICG graded VF-25. Estimated Value $700 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 3918		Roman Empire. Otho, 69 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Bare head right. Reverse: Securitas, head towards left, holds filleted wreath and long scepter; SECVRITAS PR. RIC 8; C. 17; BMCRE 18. Sharp, well centered strike on slightly tight flan. Choice metal and very lustrous, with excellent portrait. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 3919		Roman Empire. Vitellius, 69 AD. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Bare head right of Vitellius. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae. RIC 66 [as Scarce]; BMC 1. Obverse old scratch at ear, and a couple light scratches in exergue on reverse, nevertheless, a bold portrait; deeply toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3920		Roman Empire. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 76 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Aequitas stranding left, holding scales and long scepter; AE-QVITAS AVGVST, SC. RIC 580a; C. 4. Flawless strike on choice flan. Wonderful dark green patina, with occasional touch of earthen color. A sharply detailed gem of a coin! Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3921		Roman Empire. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AE As, Rome, 76 AD. Laureate head left. Reverse: Spes advancing left, holding flower; S C flanking. RIC 583a; C. 457. Green to blue-green patina, with occasional brown. A few light cleaning scratches on obverse. ICG graded EF-40. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 3922		Roman Empire. Titus, 79-81 AD. AR Denarius, Antioch mint, struck 72 AD. Judaea Capta Related. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, viewed slightly from behind. Reverse: Laureate Titus right, holding branch and standard, in slow quadriga right. RIC 368; RSC 395; Hendin 789. Bold, high relief provincial portrait. Sharp and very lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. This reverse commemorates the triumphal procession in Rome of Vespasian and Titus, in June 71 AD., for their victories in the Jewish War. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 3923		Roman Empire. Domitian, 81-96 AD. AR Denarius, Rome, struck 87-88 AD. Laureate head right. Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding fulmen and spear. RIC 110; BMCRE 233. Sharp strike, well centered, with good portrait. Much residual luster. ICG graded AU-50. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 3924		Roman Empire. Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome, struck 107 AD. Laureate bust right, drapery at far shoulder. Reverse: Spes advancing left, holding flower. RIC 127; BMCRE 319. Sharp strike, well centered. With most of original "find patina"intact -- a fairly even matte deep gray with a few small patches of brown. ICG graded EF-45. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 3925		Roman Empire. Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius, Rome, struck 114 AD. Good lot. Laureate, draped bust right / Genius left, holding patera and grain; RIC 349 var. (RIC with different obv. inscript.). Plus Antoninianus of Otacilia Severa: Bust right / Concordia enthroned left (Sear 2625). Both sharp strikes. The Trajan with unusually vibrant iridescent toning. Lot of 2 coins. Trajan, Choice Extremely Fine; Severa, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 3926		Roman Empire. Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE Sestertius struck 114-117 AD. Laureate and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Trajan seated right on platform, accompanied by two officers, addressing five soldiers. RIC 658 [as Rare]. Olive-green patina, uniform except on cheek of emperor. Smoothing in the fields is noted. Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3927		Roman Empire. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Lot of 9 AE Sestertii. All with assorted laureate busts right, with differing drapery. Reverses include: Fortuna (standing and seated); Trajan riding down Dacian; Spes; 2 examples of Concordia seated by altar; Providence pointing to globe; Felicitas; and Trajan on platform addressing soldiers. Inspection suggested, as there is much variety in surfaces, patinas, and details. But worthwhile, even attractive material here. Lot of 9 coins. Good to Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details	Realized $546
Lot 3928		Roman Empire. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Sestertius struck 199-121 AD. Laureate bust right of Hadrian, drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: Hadrian standing, looking left towards eagle flying right. RIC 589b [as Scarce]. Granular flan, but very well-detailed. Medium dark olive patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 3929		Roman Empire. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome, struck 119 AD. Laureate bust right, drapery at shoulder. Reverse: Hadrian, togate, holding scroll in hand. RIC 589; C. 1207. Smoothing, and some tooling, primarily to reverse. Pleasing dark green to black patina. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 3930		Roman Empire. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Lot of 7 AE Sestertii. All with assorted laureate busts right, with differing drapery. Reverses include: Fortuna seated left; Virtus left; Aequitas left; Victory alighting right; Hadrian greeting Fortuna; Hadrian raising figure of Gallia; and Hadrian greeting seated Roma. Inspection suggested, as there is much variety in surfaces, patinas, and details. But worthwhile, even attractive material here. Lot of 7 coins. Good to Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details	Realized $546