Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 67

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Ancient Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3238		Hunnic Tribes. Vaharam (Kushanshah), c. AD 335-370. Gold Dinar (Type II; 7.66 g). King standing left wearing crown with lotus globe, flames at shoulders, holding trident and sacrificing at altar. Reverse: Siva, resembling king, standing facing, holding trident; the bull Nandi behind. Rosenfield (Dynastic Arts of the Kushans) pl. XIII, 261. A few edge faults as usual, mainly mint-produced. Rare. About Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,271
Lot 3239		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy I, 323-285 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.58 g) minted at Alexandria with Ptolemy I as Satrap, c. 310-305 BC. Head right of Alexander the Great wearing elephant skin. Reverse: Athena Alkidemos striding right, holding raised spear and shield; in right field, eagle standing right on thunderbolt and monogram. Cf. SNG Cop 25 (slight variance in monogram); Sv. 107. Graffito in reverse right field; countermarked/test-cut twice on each side with a particularly large and well-defined five-pointed star on obverse. Nicely toned and quite interesting. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3240		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy I, 323-285 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.53 g) minted at Alexandria with Ptolemy I as Satrap, c. 310-305 BC. Head right of Alexander the Great wearing elephant skin. Reverse: Athena Alkidemos striding right, holding raised spear and shield; in right field, monogram, helmet and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. SNG Cop plate I, 29; Sv. 162. Graffiti at reverse periphery. Very Fine. From the hoards that have been found, this important coin type very often exhibits flan faults and graffiti. One can also find specimens with Aramaic graffiti, as well as Greek letters as on this coin. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3241		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria, c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoê II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, "theta". Reverse: Double cornucopiae (cornuacopiae) bound with fillet. Svoronos 460; Troxell (ANS MN 28) plate 6, 2; SNG Cop 134. Some light scuffing. Attractive portrait. Choice Very Fine. While on a trip to Greece, walking through narrow streets on Mykonos, we stumbled upon a placard that mentioned that the particular house before us was the birthplace of Jean Svoronos. The array of white, sun-drenched buildings hurt our eyes, they were so bright! Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 3242		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.75 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria, c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoê II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, "K". Reverse: Double cornucopiae (cornuacopiae) bound with fillet. Svoronos 1498; Dewing 2762. Small edge nick. Very Fine- Extremely Fine. The mnaieion was the largest Greek gold coin normally seen in commerce. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,820
Lot 3243		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.67 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria, c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoê II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, "lambda". Reverse: Double cornucopiae (cornuacopiae) bound with fillet. Svoronos 476; Troxell plate 3, 4. Choice Very Fine. The gold mnaieion, or gold oktadrachm, of Egypt was equal to 100 silver drachms at this time, which points to a relationship of silver to gold of 12.5:1. There are few gold coin types of the ancient world which are as impressive. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 3244		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g) minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed bust right of the deified Ptolemy III, wearing aegis and holding ornamented trident over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Sv. 1117 (pl. XXXVI, 7); SNG Cop 196. Rare. About Extremely Fine/ Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,913
Lot 3245		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy V, 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.92 g). Diademed and draped bust right of Ptolemy V. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, monogram. SNG Cop 530 var. (monogram); unpublished in the excellent article by Mørkholm, "The Portrait Coinage of Ptolemy V", found in Essays Thompson. Rare. Pleasing antique grey toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. Purchased from Ed Waddell. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3246		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX, 116-107 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.88 g) dated Year 1 (116 BC). Diademed bust right of king. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in field, date. SNG Cop 347; cf. Sv. 1659; ANS MN 20 (1975), plate iii, 4. Well struck, but a bit overcleaned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3247		Roman Republican Anonymous Struck Coinage. AR Didrachm (7.17 g) minted at Rome or possibly Neapolis, 269-266 BC. Laureate bust right of Hercules with club and lionskin over shoulder. Reverse: She-wolf right suckling twins. Cr. 20/1; Syd. 6. Rare. Beautiful old toning; a gorgeous and "classy" coin. Choice Very Fine or better. The Republican silver coinage began at or around the time of the Pyrrhic War. The few types, such as this one, were issued in various Magna Graecia cities, and are amongst the most historically important yet rarest of Roman silver coinage. Michael Crawford in his masterly "Roman Republican Coinage" (1974) was able to locate relatively few examples of this particular type, minted from 18 obverse dies and 24 reverse dies. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex NAC Auction 45 (2 IV 08), lot 328. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 3248		Roman Republic. L. Furius Cn.f. Brocchus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 63 BC. Bust right of Ceres between grain-ear and barleycorn. Reverse: Curule chair between fasces. Furia 23; Cr. 414/1; Syd. 902. Minor test cut at obverse edge, 5 o'clock. Excellent detail; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 325. Ex CNG 79 (17 IX 08), lot 934. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3249		Imperatorial Period. Julius Caesar, died 15 March 44 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome by moneyer M. Mettius, late March-April 44 BC. Laureate head right of Caesar. Reverse: Venus standing left holding Victory and scepter, resting on shield set on globe; in lower left field, "D". Cr. 480/17; Mettia 5; S. 1055. Beautifully toned; well centered and struck. About Extremely Fine. This exemplary denarius proclaiming Caesar as Imperator was posthumously minted just after the assassination and initial breakdown of the Roman Republic. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex Malter Auction Sale 4 (1 VI 08), lot 46. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 3250		Imperatorial Period. Cn. Domitius Ahenobarbus, d. 31 BC. AR Denarius struck at a moving mint (region of the Adriatic or Ionian Sea), 41 BC. Bare head right of Ahenobarbus. Reverse: Prow right surmounted by military trophy. Domitia 21; Cr. 519/2; Syd. 1177. Rare. Extremely Fine. During the Imperatorial era many chosen allegiances were broken and re-formed. Saluted as Imperator after his victory at Philippi, Ahenobarbus was appointed governor of Bithynia by Marc Antony. Denarii struck by Ahenobarbus were usually hurriedly fashioned and, like other Imperatorial issues, were often test cut, poorly centered on small flans and artistically inferior. This is the finest example this cataloguer has seen, and displays a particularly elegant portrait. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3251		Imperatorial Period. Octavian (as Imperator), 43-27 BC. AR Denarius minted at Pergamum, 28 BC. Bare head right of Octavian; under neck, capricorn. Reverse: Crocodile right. RIC 545 [as R3]; Cr. 432; BMC 653. A few short, insignificant marks. Certainly one of the finest examples known of this historical issue. Nearly Extremely Fine; of sound metal and with an excellent pedigree. Commemorates the conquest of Egypt and victory over Antony and Cleopatra. Some of the very finest portraits of Octavian, artistically speaking, come from the mint at Pergamum. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. Ex Lanz Auction 135 (21 V 07), lot 473; Bement Collection (Naville VIII; 25 VI 24), lot 439. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,238
Lot 3252		Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Gold Aureus (7.95 g) minted at Lugdunum, 15-13 BC. Bare head right of Augustus. Reverse: Two soldiers presenting olive branches to Augustus seated left on curule chair upon platform. RIC 164a [as R2]; BMC 443. A superlative example, beautifully struck on a large flan; lustrous. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. Ex Stack's "The Kroisos Collection" (1-14-08), lot 2338. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $89,125
Lot 3253		Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius struck at an uncertain Spanish mint, c. 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head right. Reverse: SP-QR, on either side of Victory flying right, holding laurel wreath above shield inscribed CL-V resting against column. RIC 45; BMC 340. Very Rare. A particularly choice example and nicely toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Refers to his acceptance of the "golden shield of valour," clypeus virtutis, and of the civic wreath, both of which were decreed to Augustus in 27 BC. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 3254		Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. AE 32 minted posthumously at Romula in Hispania by Tiberius (AD 14-37). Radiate head right of Augustus; above, star; in right field, thunderbolt. Reverse: Laureate head left of Livia upon globe; above, crescent moon. RPC I, p. 80, 73. Extremely Fine. One of the most impressive and compelling types of Spanish bronzes. Colonia Romula was the ancient name for the modern Seville. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex Lanz Auction 135 (21 V 07), lot 498. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 3255		Roman Empire. Agrippa. AE As. Head left of Agrippa wearing rostral crown. Reverse: Neptune standing left holding dolphin on his outstretched right hand and vertical trident. RIC (Gaius) 58; BMC (Tiberius) 161; C. 3. Lightly smoothed to reveal an even, medium-dark-brown patina. Extremely Fine. A number of reverses chosen by Gaius (Caligula) were dynastic issues, designed to show the Imperial gallery and descendancy of Gaius. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 3256		Tiberius, AD 14-37. AR Denarius minted at Lugdunum. Laureate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Female figure (Livia?) seated right. RIC 30; BMC 48. Large flan. Superb Extremely Fine. This coin type, the "Tribute Penny" of Biblical fame minted under Tiberius, is the only type of denarius seen with any frequency portraying this emperor. Well-circulated examples and pieces with faults abound; such a lovely specimen as the above is rarely found. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3257		Tiberius, AD 14-37. AR Denarius minted at Lugdunum. Laureate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Female (Livia?) seated right, holding scepter and branch. RIC 30; BMC 48. Knock on upper neck, obverse. NGC graded Ch VF; Strike 3/5; Surface 3/5. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3258		Nero, AD 54-68. Gold Aureus (7.70 g) minted at Rome, AD 58-59. Bare head right of Nero. Reverse: Inscription within and around oak-wreath. RIC 16 [as R2]; BMC 17; Calicó 424. Several marks on the edge (from mounting?). Struck in unusually high relief and very attractive. Choice Extremely Fine. Struck when Nero was 21, this aureus was minted at the celebratory time of Corbulo's victory in Armenia. Nero and Paulinus (for his victories in Britain) were given statues by the Roman Senate. At this time Nero was under the wise influence of Seneca and Burrus. Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. Ex NAC Auction 52 (7 X 09), lot 343; Gorny 125 (13 X 03), lot 405. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525
Lot 3259		Titus, AD 79-81. Gold Aureus (7.35 g) minted at Rome in AD 75, while Caesar under Vespasian. Laureate head right of Titus. Reverse: Bull butting right. RIC 780. Fully lustrous and well detailed. Superb Extremely Fine. This beautiful Flavian aureus celebrates the fourth consulship of Titus and recalls a similar reverse type initiated by Augustus. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $27,600
Lot 3260		Trajan, AD 98-117. AE Dupondius minted at Rome, AD 103-111. Radiate head right of Trajan. Reverse: Military trophy. RIC 586; C. 573. Fantastic detail from fresh dies and a bold strike. Superb Extremely Fine. Like U.S. silver twenty-cent pieces or three-dollar gold coins, Roman dupondii are quite scarce as a denomination. When found, they tend to be worn, showing extended use. This particular example is unusually well delineated. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 3261		Trajan, AD 98-117. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 114-117. Laureate and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae. RIC 332; C. 191. A lustrous gem; beautifully struck on a gargantuan flan. Virtually Mint State. For some reason, Trajan's denarii in superb condition only exist in relatively small numbers. Whenever they are offered, these gems elicit top bids. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3262		Trajan, AD 98-117. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 114-117. Laureate and draped bust right of Trajan. Reverse: Mars advancing right with spear and trophy. RIC 337; C. 270; BMC 536. Boldly struck, revealing fantastic details on both obverse and reverse. Nicely toned, with underlying luster. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3263		Hadrian, AD 117-138. Gold Aureus (7.43 g) minted at Rome, AD 117-118. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Hadrian. Reverse: Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Trajan as seen from the rear. RIC 24b [as R2]; Calicó 1411. Insignificant mark at edge, 12:30 o'clock on reverse. Moderate luster, wonderful style and strike. Superb Extremely Fine. Dual portrait coins are seldom seen, and elicit much interest whenever they appear. This reverse is designed to show the progression of emperors, even if Hadrian was an adoptive one. An intensely devoted ruler, he governed his broad empire with wisdom and a love of the arts. His coinage shows some of the finest Roman portraiture ever accomplished. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Ex Hess-Leu 45 (12 V 70), lot 516; Niggeler Collection Part 3 (2 XI 67), lot 1240; Helbing (April 1931), lot 691. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59,800
Lot 3264		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 118. Laureate bust right of Hadrian with drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: Aeternitas standing left holding heads of Sun and Moon. RIC 38; C. 128. Lovely portrait. Extremely Fine. In August of this year, Hadrian returned from the East to Rome, and Trajan was consecrated. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 3265		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 119-122. Laureate bust right of Hadrian with drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: Aeternitas standing left holding the heads of the Sun and the Moon. RIC 115; C. 131. Well detailed and centered on a large flan. Superb Extremely Fine. Obverse portrait types showing unusual details or left-facing portrayals were generally accomplished by master celators, as this example with a deep bust displays. They still tend to be overlooked by many collectors, but there is a greater number of aficionados who realize their beauty and rarity. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3266		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 119-122. Laureate bust right of Hadrian with drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: Felicitas standing to left, holding caduceus and cornuacopiae (double cornucopiae). RIC 83; C. 1143. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. The raised parallel lines seen on the reverse of this coin were made at the mint with a file to even the field. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 3267		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 119-122. Laureate head right of Hadrian. Reverse: Roma seated left, holding Victory and spear. RIC 77; C. 1102. Lustrous Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3268		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 119-122. Laureate bust right of Hadrian with drapery on left shoulder. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory and scepter. RIC 78 var. (no cuirass but drapery). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3269		Hadrian, AD 117-138. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 134-138. Laureate head right of Hadrian. Reverse: Tellus standing left, holding plow and rake. RIC 276. Nearly Extremely Fine. Tellus, an uncommon reverse representation, symbolizes the positive deeds of the emperor throughout the Roman Empire. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3270		Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.39 g) minted at Rome, AD 151-152. Bare head right of Antoninus Pius. Reverse: Antoninus Pius standing left holding globe. RIC 213; C. 964. A masterful portrait struck in high relief. Underlying radiant luster. Superb Extremely Fine. The reverse portrays the ruler of the world, the emperor of Rome. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. Ex Numismatica Genevensis Auction V (2 XII 08), lot 237. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 3271		Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.28 g) minted posthumously at Rome, after AD 141. Diademed and draped bust right of Faustina Senior. Reverse: Aeternitas standing left holding rudder and patera. RIC (Antoninus Pius) 349b; C. 4; Calicó 327, 1746 (this obverse die). Lustrous. A gem of an aureus! Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. Ex Helios Auction 4 (14 X 09), lot 463. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 3272		Faustina Senior, wife of Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Gold Aureus (7.10 g) minted posthumously at Rome by Antoninus Pius, AD 141 or a bit later. Draped bust right of Faustina Senior with hair waved and coiled. Reverse: Peacock walking right, head turned to left. RIC 384; C. 174. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. After Faustina's death, the emperor Antoninus Pius endowed a fund for girls living in poverty. Additionally, he built and consecrated a temple to his beloved wife's memory. Estimated Value $6,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3273		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AR Denarius minted at Rome as Caesar by Antoninus Pius, AD 148-149. Bare head right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Helmeted Minerva standing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 444; C. 618. Light marks in obverse field and some reverse encrustation labeled "deposits" on plastic holder. NGC graded XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5, deposits. The 900th anniversary of the founding of Rome was being celebrated when this coin was struck. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3274		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, Dec. AD 163-Dec. AD 164. Laureate head right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Mars standing right, holding spear; left hand on shield. RIC 861; BMC 1088; C. 838. Extremely Fine. Struck from orichalcum, an alloy very similar to brass, these beautiful, large sestertii were shiny, golden-colored treasures when fresh from the mint. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3275		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. Gold Aureus (7.16 g) minted at Rome, AD 168. Laureate and bearded bust of Marcus Aurelius facing right. Reverse: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm branch. Cf. RIC 194. Well centered with full legends. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3276		Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 170-171. Laureate head right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. RIC 1006 [as Scarce]; C. 497. Our grade is Choice VF with even brown patina from being smoothed. NGC graded XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5, light smoothing. The reverse inscription commemorates the first ten years of Marcus Aurelius' reign. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 3277		Commodus, AD 177-192. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 191. Laureate head right of Commodus. Reverse: Mars standing right holding spear and shield. RIC 598 [as Scarce]; C. 347. Our grade is VF/Fine with light obverse scratching and reverse surface flaws. NGC graded VF; Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5. What would Hercules say about this imposter in purple? Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3278		Roman Empire. Pertinax 193 AD. AR Denarius (3.57g). Mint of Rome. Laureate head of the emperor to right. Reverse: Moneta standing holding scales and cornucopia. cf. RIC 1a. Pleasing sharp portrait. Light antique grey toning. Rare. Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3279		Septimius Severus, AD 193-211. Gold Aureus (7.01 g) minted at Rome, AD 200-201. Laureate head right of Septimius Severus wearing lionskin over shoulders. Reverse: Draped bust right of Julia Domna. RIC 161(b) [as R3]; BMC 192; Biaggi 1123; Calicó 2587a. Artistic dies, well struck upon the planchet. Reportedly tooled, although we see no evidence thereof. NGC graded Ch AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; Fine Style, edge marks. Septimius Severus was born in AD 145 in the important North African city of Lepcis Magna in Tripolitana. He rose rapidly in military rank and married as his second wife Julia Domna, the daughter of the chief priest of the Sun-god of Emessa in Syria. Julia Domna was a strong and able woman, and was in charge, as empress, of many responsible imperial duties, while her husband was involved in the border wars so prevalent at the time. Septimius Severus issed many dynastic coins of which this is a splendid example. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Ex Gorny and Mosch Auction 185 (8 III 10), Lot 260. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $42,550
Lot 3280		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. Gold Aureus (6.01 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 223. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and scepter. RIC 164 [as Rare]; C. 182; Calicó 3077. Lustrous gem. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. Ex Triton III (30 XI 99), lot 1133. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,925
Lot 3281		Aurelian, AD 270-275. Gold Solidus (4.51 g) minted at Mediolanum (Milan). Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Aurelian. Reverse: Concordia seated left holding two standards. RIC 87 [as Rare]; Calicó 3988. Razor-sharp portrait. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. Ex Lanz Auction 148 (Bernardi; 4 I 10), lot 123. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 3282		Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Siscia, c. AD 294-295. Laureate head right of Diocletian. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before eight- (six-?) turreted enclosure. Cf. RIC VI, 43a [as R2]. Lustrous and well detailed. Virtually Mint State. Because of the strike, it is difficult to determine whether there are six or eight turrets on the reverse. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 3283		Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Rome, c. AD 294. Laureate head right of Diocletian. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI, 30a [as R3]. Superb Extremely Fine. Rome's glory can be appreciated in everything she formulated from a practical view, including her coinage, which so successfully served her vast empire. In AD 294 Diocletian instituted a coinage reform which introduced the argenteus (plural: argentei), coined 96 to the Roman libra, or pound, of fine silver. At about 3.4 grams, its weight standard was similar to the silver denarii minted during the reign of Nero. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 3284		Diocletian, AD 284-305. AR Argenteus minted at Nicomedia, c. AD 295. Laureate head right of Diocletian. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI, 19a [as R4]. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 3285		Diocletian, AD 284-305. AE Follis minted at Heraclea, c. AD 297-298. Laureate head right of Diocletian. Reverse: Genius standing left. RIC 19a. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 3286		Maximianus, AD 286-305 (First Reign). AR Argenteus minted at Nicomedia, c. AD 295. Laureate head right of Maximianus. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI, 19b [R4]. Well-detailed strike. Virtually Mint State. Maximianus is sometimes called Maximian, as well as Maximian Hercules. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 3287		Maximianus, AD 286-305 (First Reign). AR Argenteus minted at Antioch, c. AD 294-295. Laureate head right of Maximianus. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before four-turreted enclosure. RIC unpublished for Maximianus and "Z" officina, but cf. RIC VI, 31 for Diocletian. Relatively short flan crack at 1 o'clock. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604

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