Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 48

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Roman Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1894		Nero, A.D. 54-68. Gold Aureus minted at Rome, A.D. 64-5. Laureate head right of Nero. Reverse: Nero standing, holding branch and Victory on globe. 18 mm; 5 h. RIC 46 [as R]. BMC 56. Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. IGC graded F12, which could well be considered too lofty. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1895		Gordian III, A.D. 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.88g) minted at Rome, A.D. 238-9. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. 20 mm; 6 h. RIC 11. C. 356. Wavy flan; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 1896		Gordian III, A.D. 238-244. Gold Aureus (4.74g) minted at Rome, A.D. 240. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. 19 mm; 12 h. RIC 58 [as Rare]. Luster in devices; About Extremely Fine with an edge knock. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1897		Gordian III, A.D. 238-244. Gold Aureus (5.32g) minted at Rome, A.D. 241-243. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. 20 mm; 6 h. RIC 101 [as Rare]. C. 119. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1898		Gordian III, A.D. 238-244. AR Quinarius minted at Rome, A.D. 241-3. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Sol holding globe. 14 mm; 12 h. RIC 117 [as Rarity 3]. C. 40. Fine to Very Fine. This rare denomination worth half a denarius, was seldom issued during Imperial times, and usually then, for special donatives. Estimated Value $300 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300