Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 65

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Greek Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4032		Britain, Catuvellauni. Circa 55/45 BC (or later). Gold Stater (5.69 g). Waddon Chase type, possession of the Trinovantes. Abstract head right of Apollo. Reverse: Romanized horse galloping right. Cf. Van Arsdell 1476-3. NGC Extremely Fine. Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 4033		Gaul, Ambiani c. mid 1st Century BC (6.17 g). Gold Stater. Obverse blank. Reverse: Crude disjointed horse galloping r. Fr. 3. Mack 27. NGC Extremely Fine. Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Coins of this type were brought to Britain by Gallo-Belgic invaders during the Gallic War at the time of Caesar's conquest of Gaul (c. 57 BC). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4034		Gaul, Ambiani c. mid 1st Century BC (6.17 g). Gold Stater. Obverse blank. Reverse: Crude disjointed horse galloping r. Fr. 3. Mack 27. NGC Extremely Fine. Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5. Coins of this type were brought to Britain by Gallo-Belgic invaders during the Gallic War at the time of Caesar's conquest of Gaul (c. 57 BC). Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 4035		Calabria, Taras, c. 510-500 BC. AR Stater (or Nomos; 8.03 g). Taras astride dolphin right, scallop shell below; all within dot-and-reel border. Reverse: As obverse, only incuse and reversed (but ethnic in relief). Fischer-Bossert 16 (these dies); Vlasto 68. Nearly Extremely Fine. Early Greek coinage minted in southern Italy resulted in thin, spread-fabric nomoi which incorporated one principal type. This type was utilized both in relief (obverse) and incuse (reverse) — for Taras, or Tarentum, it involved the city's mythological founding. At about this time, Pythagoras expounded a philosophy of positive and negative, good and bad, birth and death, which could well have influenced the creation of these numismatic treasures. On this extremely rare coin, note the beautiful facial details on Taras, the dolphin rider. When becoming one with this coin, the viewer is astounded by the complexities as well as the simplicity in design and execution. Two distinct dies were employed — one for the obverse, one for the reverse — which necessitated their alignment at the moment of stiking. Otherwise, the planchet would shatter. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,925
Lot 4036		Calabria, Taras, c. 302-272 BC. AR Didrachm (or Nomos; 7.86 g). Horseman about to dismount from galloping steed, holding round shield and spear. Reverse: Taras holding grain, riding left on dolphin. SNG ANS 1077-1078; Vlasto 702-703. Beautifully centered and boldly struck. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4037		Calabria, Taras, c. 280-272 BC. AR Didrachm (or Nomos; 6.54 g). The Dioskouroi riding left. Reverse: Taras riding left on dolphin; above, Nike right crowns Taras; Taras holds shield decorated with hippocamp and two spears; below, line of waves. Vlasto 775 (these dies); SNG ANS 1124; Sammlung Ludwig 101. Possibly overstruck on an earlier coin which can be discerned at center of reverse. Beautifully centered and boldly struck. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 4038		Calabria, Taras, c. 272-235 BC. AR Didrachm (or Nomos; 6.44 g). Horseman riding right with Nike crowning boy-rider. Reverse: Taras riding left on dolphin; in right field, herm. SNG ANS 1225-1229; Vlasto 908-909. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. In Greek times, a herm was a male bust atop a squared pillar, placed at boundaries for protection and good luck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 4039		Sicily, Himera, c. 483-472 BC. AR Didrachm (8.26 g). Rooster standing left; ethnic in left field. Reverse: Crab within circular border. SNG ANS 158. Nicely toned and well detailed. Extremely Fine. The selection of a Greek city-state's coin type often reflected some important local crop. A "type parlant," or punning allusion to the city's name, could also be chosen. Here, the Greek word for "day" is identified with the first sound of the ancient day — the herald of the rooster. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4040		Sicily, Syracuse, c. 415 BC or slightly later. AR Tetradrachm (17.18 g). Signed on the reverse die by the master artist Sosion. Fast quadriga left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer. Reverse: Head left of Arethusa wearing ampyx on which name of artist has been inscribed in tiny letters; around, four dolphins. Gulbenkian 272 (these dies); Rizzo pl. XLII, 2 (these dies); Basel 455 (these dies). Clearly shows the artist's signature. About Extremely Fine. Among the exquisite issues minted at Syracuse, those that have been signed in the dies by renowned ancient artists are the most revered and in demand. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 4041		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.60 g) probably minted at Pella, c. 323-315 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in lower right field, snake. Cf. Le Rider 600-602. Lustrous, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 4042		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II, 359-336 BC. Gold Stater (8.58 g) minted posthumously at Pella, c. 323-315 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo. Reverse: Charioteer driving biga right; in right field under horses, bucranium. Le Rider Pella III, plates 69-70. Lustrous, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 4043		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. Gold Stater (8.53 g) attributed to Babylon, c. 317-311 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake, bird on visor. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in lower right field, monogram within wreath; in lower left field, monogram. Price 3724; M. 726. Extremely Fine. An especially well-defined pair of dies created this coin with wonderful finesse. This issue is sometimes attributed to Seleukos I as Satrap of Syria, but with the inscription of "Alexander," it is placed under the great Macedonian King Alexander III, just as are other posthumous emissions with Alexander's name. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Stacks 12 I 09 sale, lot 2160. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 4044		Macedonian Kingdom. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.7g). Amphipolis mint. Head dof Herakles right, wearing lion skin. Reverse: Zeus seated left; rooster in left field. Price 79. Handsome style and nicely toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4045		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.28 g) minted posthumously at Amphipolis, c. 320-317 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, dolphin; under throne, monogram. Price 133; M. 542. Fully lustrous and boldly struck. Mint State. Unimprovable condition for this style. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 4046		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.08 g) minted posthumously at Amphipolis, c. 315-294 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in fields, monogram, letter and torch. Price 463; M. 47. Underlying luster under attractive toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $425 - 575. Ex CNG 78 (14 V 08), lot 341. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 4047		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.93 g) minted posthumously at Amphipolis, c. 315-294 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, letter and torch; under throne, dolphin swimming right. Price 485; M. 73. Well struck, Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 4048		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.04 g) minted posthumously by Seleukos (under the name of Alexander) at Antigoneia or Seleukeia, c. 306-301 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding arm outstretched on which Nike has alighted and crowns Zeus; in left field, monogram. Newell (WSM) plate XIV, #3. Rare variant. Very Fine. The early issues struck by three of the main generals of Alexander: Antiochos, Seleukos and Ptolemy, are historically important and quite scarce. Estimated Value $350 - 450. Ex CNG 76/1 (12 IX 07), lot 765. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 4049		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.20 g) minted posthumously at Tyre, c. 305-290 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; monograms in fields. Price 3540. NGC graded Extremely Fine. E.T. Newell was a pioneering numismatist in the Alexander III issues. In the 1923 study Tyrus Rediviva he provided the groundwork for all future organization at the mint of Tyre. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 4050		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.64 g) minted posthumously at Tenedos, c. 280-275 BC. Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, letter within triangle and double-axe. Price 1611. Rare issue. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 400. Ex Rauch Auction 79, lot 2105. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 4051		Kingdom of Macedon. Alexander III, the Great, 336-323 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 g) minted posthumously at Perga, c. 196-195 BC (year 26). Head right of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, date. Price 2940; M. 1242. Extremely Fine, a bit flatly struck on the reverse. Other than the emissions struck earlier at Ake and Sidon, there are few cities which included the particular year of striking. Dated coins found with other issues or antiquities can provide a great deal of supplementary information applicable to the treasure. Numismatists can then compare dies, die-wear, metrology and stylistic differences. Estimated Value $375 - 475. Ex Rauch Auction 79, lot 2104. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 4052		Kingdom of Macedon. Philip III, 323-317 BC. Gold Stater (8.55 g) attributed to Arados, 323-317 BC. Head right of Athena wearing triple-crested helmet, decorated with snake. Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; in lower fields, monogram and letter. Price P143; M. P119. Boldly struck on a large flan. Extremely Fine. Varieties bearing Philip's name are underrated as to rarity. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 4053		Macedonian Kingdom. Phillip III, 323-317 BC. Gold Stater (8.58g). Struck at Lampsakos. Helmeted head of Athena facing right. Reverse: Nike advancing left holding wreath. Price P11. NGC Almost Uncirculated. Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 4054		Two Posthumously Struck Silver Coins of the Kingdom of Macedon. Philip II one-fifth tetradrachm (EF, but somewhat porous from over-cleaning) and Alexander III tetradrachm of Ake (About EF, flatness on reverse). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 450. View details	Realized $719
Lot 4055		A Pair of Posthumous Large-flan Tetradrachms of Hellenistic Times. Types are those used by Alexander the Great. Minted at Temnos and Miletos, conditions are VF and EF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4056		Two Alexander III Silver Tetradrachms, both NGC encapsulated and graded EF. Struck at Susa and in Macedon. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Unsold
Lot 4057		Pair of Alexander Silver Tetradrachms. Both are NGC encapsulated and graded Choice VF, minted at Sardes and Babylon (high relief). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $949
Lot 4058		Attractive Trio of Alexander the Great Silver Drachms. Minted at Lampsakos (2) and Kolophon (1), coins are Choice VF-Nearly Mint State. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $834
Lot 4059		Two EF Silver Drachms of Alexander the Great. Minted at Lampsakos and Magnesia, both are posthumous issues. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $506
Lot 4060		A Pairing of Two Silver Coins. An Alexander III of Macedon tetradrachm minted at Ake (covered with horn silver), plus an Eastern issue from Tyre minted under Trajan. Condition averages VF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $483
Lot 4061		Two Related Greek Silver Tetradrachms. One is a posthumous issue of the common types of Alexander III (VF/F; reverse countermark). The other bears the portrait of the deified Alexander, struck by Lysimachos (Fine). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 4062		Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. Gold Stater (8.52 g) minted possibly at Pella, 286-281 BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with aegis; in left field, monogram. Cf. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 240 for a similar monogram; SNG Cop --; M. --. Beautiful, highly modeled portrait and fully lustrous. Destined for the finest of collections. Mint State. A late lifetime issue, likely from the royal mint of Pella, which began striking coins under Lysimachos in 286 BC. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 4063		Kingdom of Thrace. Lysimachos, 323-281 BC. AR Tetradrachm (17.03 g) minted at Pella, c. 286-281 BC. Diademed head right of the deified Alexander the Great wearing the horn of Ammon above ear. Reverse: Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, holding Nike in her extended right hand, resting left elbow on shield with lion's head aegis; monograms in left field and on throne; "K" in exergue. Thompson (Essays Robinson) 255 (this obverse die; reverse monogram not listed). Struck in high relief; bearing a particularly masterful and powerful portrait of Alexander. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Collecting Ancient Greek Coins 8b (this coin pictured). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 4064		Akarnania, Anaktorion, c. 310 BC. AR Stater (8.51 g) of the Colonies of Corinth type. Pegasos flying left; underneath, monogram. Reverse: Head left of Athena wearing Corinthian helmet; in right field, tripod within wreath and monogram of ethnic. Calciati II, 29; BMC 38. A fresh, crisp coin struck from early-state dies, showing only a minor die-break on the wing of Pegasos. Beautifully struck and fully lustrous. Virtually Mint State. A glorious, well-centered example of a Corinthian type stater reminiscent of a constellation, films and even petroleum products. In Greek mythology, Pegasos was a friend of the Muses and was ridden by the hero Bellerophon against the Chimaera. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 4065		Boeotia, Federal Coinage, c. 288-244 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.69 g). Laureate head right of Zeus (Poseidon?). Reverse: Poseidon seated left on throne decorated with shield; Poseidon holds dolphin and trident. Jameson 2065 (this reverse die); cf. BMC 63. Extremely rare. Obverse struck in high relief; Choice Very Fine. Fewer than ten tetradrachms are known of this coin type minted by Demetrios Poliorketes. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Ex Triton VIII (11 I 05), lot 298. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,975
Lot 4066		Boeotia, Boeotian League, 196-146 BC. AR Drachm (5.01 g). Wreathed head right of Poseidon. Reverse: Nike standing left. SNG Cop 392. Underlying luster, Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $375 - 475. Ex CNG 69 (8 VI 05), lot 291. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 4067		Aigina, c. 510-485 BC. AR Stater (12.10 g). Sea-turtle. Reverse: "Union Jack" incuse. Cf. Asyut 429; Dewing 1655. Light scratching on back of turtle and graffiti ("TI") on reverse. Very Good to Fine. An inexpensive example of the earliest trade coin of the world. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 4068		Sikyonia, Sikyon. 335-330 BC. AR Stater (12.2 g). Chimaera standing left; wreath above, sigma and epsilon below. Reverse: Dove flying left; I before; all within wreath. BCD Peloponnesos 219; BMC 56. Excellent metal, well centered with lovely delicate iridescent toning. A beautifully perserved specimen. Superb Extremely Fine. The Chimaera, according to the myth related by Homer, was a fire-breathing beast composed of the body of a lioness with a tail that terminated in a snak'e head and the head of a fire-breathing goat that arose from its back. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4069		Argolis, Argos, c. 370-350 BC. AR Stater (12.02 g). Head right of Hera wearing necklace and stephane ornamented with palmettes. Reverse: Two dolphins swimming in opposing directions; between them, vine branch with grape cluster. Babelon (Traité III) 621; BMC 38. Reverse slightly double-struck. Extremely rare. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. The obverse depicts the head of Hera from the famous ivory and gold statue by Polyklitos. Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 4070		Kingdom of Bosporos. Asander as King, 43-16 BC. Gold Stater (8.02 g). Diad. head of Asander right. Reverse: Nike standing left on prow, crowning royal name, year 6 (sigma) and monogram in inner left field. Nawotka, ANS American Journal of Numismatics 3-4 (1992), 6a var. (monogram, date not retrograde), pl. 3. Roman Provincial Coinage, Volume 1, 1848 var. (date). A remarkable coin. Lustrous and Very Rare Mint State. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 4071		Asia Minor, Uncertain City likely in Ionia, c. 580 BC. Electrum 1/24th Stater (0.62 g). "Mill-sail" pattern or swastika in relief. Reverse: Irregular four-part incuse. Rosen 365; cf. Weidauer 151. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 4072		Ionia, Magnesia, c. 350 BC. AR Tetrobol (or Hemidrachm; 2.96 g). Horseman prancing right, holding spear. Reverse: Bull butting left within circular maeander pattern; above and below, ethnic and magistrate's name. Cf. BMC 21 for this magistrate (AE). Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4073		Ionia, Miletos, c. 260-250 BC. AR Drachm (5.18 g). Laureate head left of Apollo. Reverse: Lion standing left; in field, star, monogram and letter; in exergue, magistrate's name. Deppert -- (unlisted magistrate, but see VII for obverse die); BMC -- (unlisted magistrate, but see #98 for obverse die). Extremely Fine. The magistrate Aischylos appears unpublished for this issue and is additionally missing in SNG von Aulock and SNG Copenhagen. Estimated Value $500 - 650. Ex CNG 85 (15 IX 10), lot 427. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4074		Ionia, Phokaia. Electrum Hekte (2.49 g). Circa 521-478 B.C. Forrepart of a winged griffin left, seal behind. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Bod. 39; Very Rare. Only 3 specimens cited by Bodenstadt. ICG graded EF-40. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 4075		Ionia, Phokaia, c. 387-326 BC. Electrum Hekte (2.53 g). Bearded head left of Persian satrap in kyrbasia; behind, seal. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Bodenstedt 101. Very rare. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 4076		Ionia, Smyrna. 155-145 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.90 g). Stephanophoric type. Turreted head of Tyche right. Reverse: Inscription in two lines above magistrate's monogram; all with laurel wreath. SNG Deutschland 2161 (this magistrate). Struck in high relief on a large round flan free from doubling. A superb example, the finest we have seen. Excellent metal and toned. Nearly Mint State (PCGS # 155) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 4077		Ionia, Teos, c. 510-490 BC. AR Stater (11.87 g). Griffin seated right with left forepaw raised. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Balcer (SNR 47) group 1. Choice Very Fine. This and the following two staters of Teos are all struck from the same pair of dies, showing differing amounts of die wear and deterioration. A great study group! Estimated Value $500 - 650. Ex CNG 79 (17 IX 08), lot 348. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4078		Ionia, Teos, c. 510-490 BC. AR Stater (11.88 g). Griffin seated right with left forepaw raised. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Balcer (SNR 47) group 1. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 650. Ex CNG 79 (17 IX 08), lot 348. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4079		Ionia, Teos, c. 510-490 BC. AR Stater (11.85 g). Griffin seated right with left forepaw raised. Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Balcer (SNR 47) group 1. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex CNG 79 (17 IX 08), lot 348. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4080		Karia, Kindya, c. 500-480 BC. AR Tetrobol (2.00 g). Head of ketos left. Reverse: Incuse stellate-geometric pattern. SNG Helsinki 920; SNG Kayhan 810. Extremely Fine for issue. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4081		Phrygia, Kibyra, 166-84 BC. AR Drachm (3.14 g). Youthful male bust right, wearing crested helmet. Reverse: Horseman galloping right, holding spear on which an eagle has alighted. BMC 8; SNG von Aulock -- (no reverse eagle). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold

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