Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Byzantine Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3218		Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 579. Crowned facing bust of Tiberius II holding mappa and scepter. Reverse: Cross potent on four steps. D.O. 2; MIB 2; S. 420. Rare. Straight snip at 10 o'clock, perhaps done at the mint (this coin is of full weight). Lustrous, beautifully struck on a large flan. Superb, Nearly Mint State. Certainly one of the finest known of this rare type. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 3219		Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown and holding cross. Reverse: Angel standing, facing, holding globus cruciger and long cross. D.O. 5; S. 618. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3220		Leo III (and Constantine V), AD 720-741. Gold Solidus (3.95 g) minted in Italy, perhaps Syracuse. Facing bust of Leo III holding globus cruciger and akakia. Reverse: Facing bust of Constantine V holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 45; Ratto 1738; S. 1524. Rare. A superb strike and coin; lustrous. Virtually Mint State. A remarkably fine coin, certainly one of the very best, if not the finest example, of this rare Sicilian type of the eighth century. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,945
Lot 3221		Constantine V, AD 741-775. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Facing bust of Constantine V holding cross potent and akakia. Reverse: Facing bust of Leo holding cross potent and akakia. D.O. 1; Ratto 1742-1744; S. 1550. Very scarce. Superb Extremely Fine. How long is a numismatic book valid and of value to scholars? Some guides need to be revised every few years. How would the reader organize a numismatic reference? David R. Sear has written many timeless, essential volumes on all aspects of ancient numismatics, as well as having his own invaluable service for authentication. His expertise has caused hundreds of novices to eventually become serious and knowledgeable collectors. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,524
Lot 3222		Romanus I and Christopher, 921-931. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Christ nimbate, seated facing on lyre-backed throne, holding book of Gospels. Reverse: Facing crowned busts of Romanus, bearded and wearing loros, on left, and Christopher, beardless and wearing chlamys, on right, holding patriarchal cross between them. D.O. 7; S. 1745. A little scratching (graffito "H"), especially in left obverse field; small mark at edge. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 3223		Romanus III, 1028-1034. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.38 g) minted at Constantinople. Christ enthroned facing, holding book of Gospels. Reverse: The Virgin crowning Romanus III. D.O. 1; S. 1819. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3224		Three Silver Staters. Minted at Velia, Taras and Aigina, this trio averages Fine as to condition, with faults present. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $633
Lot 3225		Trio of Greek Silver Coins. Two staters of Magna Graecia, including a late issue of Poseidonia, and an eagle/tripod coin of Kroton, plus a tetradrachm of Athens (c. 425 BC). Condition averages VG-F with some faults. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3226		Four Silver Tetradrachms of Ancient Greece. Two are from Athens (c. 400 BC, VF/F) and two are from Ptolemaic Egypt (VG-F). Lot of 4 coins. More Athenian tetradrachms have been unearthed in Egypt than in Athens herself! Estimated Value $375 - 475. View details	Realized $920
Lot 3227		A Trio of Silver Coins. An Athenian tetradrachm (VG-Fine), a Larissan drachm (Choice VF) and a stater of Tarsos (Choice VF) comprise this attractive group. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $475 - 575. View details	Realized $719
Lot 3228		Five Silver Greek Coins. An Athenian tetradrachm (VF/VG), a drachm of Larissa in Thessaly (About VF, deposits), a drachm of Illyria (VG-F, discolored), a tetradrachm of Ptolemy II of Egypt (Fine), plus a tetradrachm of Phraates IV of Parthia (VG). Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $719
Lot 3229		Four Silver Coins. A tetradrachm of Athens, one of Alexander the Great, a drachm of Larissa and a stellate drachm of Illyria comprise this offering. Condition averages VG. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $506
Lot 3230		A Panoply of Greek Silver Emissions. A tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, drachms of Kalchedon and the Cappadocian Kingdom, an obol of Massalia and a base tetradrachm of the Kingdom of Elymais compose this lot. Condition averages F-VF. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $633
Lot 3231		Four Silver Coins. Emanating from such ancient cities as Tarsos (stater), Larissa, Istros and Apollonia in Illyria, condition averages F-VF. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $748
Lot 3232		Seven Greek Silver Coins. Five are fractions, plus a tetradrachm of Ptolemy II and a Trajan tetradrachm of Antioch. Condition is Fair to VF. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 325. View details	Realized $414
Lot 3233		Three Popular Silver Issues of Ancient Greece. Nomos (or didrachm) of Taras (About VF), Alexander III tetradrachm (Damascus mint, VF) and a late 4th century tetradrachm of Athens (Choice VF). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3234		Six Silver Greek Coins. Two tetradrachms are from the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt (Ptolemy II), one tetradrachm is of Athens, and the grouping also includes coins from Larissa (1) and Illyria (2). Condition averages Fine+. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $661
Lot 3235		Three Silver Coins of the Ancient World. Two are silver staters (Neapolis, VG and Tarsos, lustrous EF); also present is a legionary denarius of Marc Antony (Legion XIII, Fine with test marks). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $633
Lot 3236		A Diverse Quartet. A Danubian tetradrachm (test cut), issues of Larissa and the Ptolemaic Kingdom, and an Islamic dinar compose this array. Condition averages Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 325. View details	Realized $506
Lot 3237		Five Coins of Ancient Greece. A bronze from Spain, late tetradrachm of Thasos, drachm of Larissa and two Celtic drachms comprise this grouping. Condition averages Fine or better. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $604
Lot 3238		Silver Coins from Apollonia, Larissa, Ephesos (cistophoros) and the Thracian Celts. The Celtic tetradrachm has been broken, mended and test cut at edge. Average condition is Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $575
Lot 3239		Eighteen Bronzes and Seven Silver Coins of the Ancient World. Spanning from Roman Alexandria to Jewish coinage, Persia to Tigranes the Great of Armenia, this lot could provide many hours of enjoyment and attribution. Many have been overly cleaned; condition averages Good. Lot of 25 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $460
Lot 3240		Six Silver Coins. A drachm of Mithradates II of Parthia (Nearly EF), plus four denarii of the Roman Republic (three are of the helmeted Roma type; average VF or better) and a fourrée denarius of Augustus (reverse: temple; VG-F) comprise this group. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $748
Lot 3241		Three Coins, Two of the Roman World. Silver denarii of Vespasian (Fine) and Trajan (Fine) complement a low-grade gold stater of the Gupta dynasty in India (VF). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3242		Thirteen Silver Coins. Consisting mainly of Roman denarii, a drachm of Bosra minted by Trajan and a later billon issue are also included. Republican and Imperatorial denarii are represented as well. Condition averages Good-VG, some coins with faults. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $414
Lot 3243		Group of Fifteen mainly Roman Silver Coins. Denarii and antoniniani mostly compose this diverse offering, with an attractive drachm of Alexander the Great and a small Indian stamped ingot being included. Condition averages VG with some faults noted. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $414
Lot 3244		Miscellaneous Lot of Late Roman Bronzes and Silver. Mainly common types in average condition. Careful examination is recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 39 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $230
Lot 3245		Collection Balance. This eclectic group is comprised of a Ptolemaic tetradrachm, a denarius of Caracalla, antoniniani of Carinus and Gordian III (imitation). A groat of Henry VIII (scrubbed) is also included. Condition averages VG. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $334
Lot 3246		Miscellaneous lot. Included: Alexander the Great Tetradrachms; Constantine Bronzes and late Roman Bronzes. Careful examination is recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 21 coins. Very Good or better. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Haveland Estate. View details	Realized $460
Lot 3247		Close to a Hundred Bronzes, mostly of Ancient Roman Origin. Predominantly Constantinian and later Roman coins, with a few additional pieces from the Byzantine and other empires. Types include a few Greek issues, notably an attractive, large-module Ptolemaic AE. All are bronzes and condition is generally Poor to Good. Lot of 93 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $504
Lot 3248		Two Gold Solidi of the Late Empire. Honorius (Ravenna mint, Choice VF) and Theodosius II (Constantinople, VF/Choice VF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 3249		Two Gold Solidi. One was minted under Zeno (flan wavy, scratched and possibly repaired; otherwise VF-EF), the other was struck by Justin I (scratched, VF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 450. View details	Realized $690
Lot 3250		Gold Solidi of Anastasius I, Phocas and Heraclius. Includes four fractional gold pieces (one fragment); condition averages VG-Fine with some faults. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 3251		Four Gold Coins. Comprised of two from India (one of late Kushan), one Islamic dinar and a Byzantine solidus struck under Justinian I (considerable damage to flan, EF). Condition is F-EF. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 3252		Three Different Gold Denominations. A tremissis (About VF) and a semissis (bent and scratched, Fine), both of Justin I, plus a solidus of Justinian I (lustrous EF). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $863
Lot 3253		Duet of Later Gold Coins. Romanus III histamenon nomisma (edge somewhat irregular; otherwise Choice VF) and a hyperpyron probably of John III of Nicaea (part of reverse inscription off flan, otherwise Choice VF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $719
Lot 3254		Five Gold Coins of the Eastern Kingdoms. Group includes coins of the late Kushan Empire, India, Java and of Genghis Khan. Condition averages VF. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $949