Goldberg Coins and Collectibles



Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction


Large Lots of Roman Coins, Etc.
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 3677
  Six Coins Minted During Roman Times. Consists of: Roman Republican denarii (two) are combined with two Roman provincial coins and two Roman Imperial pieces, one being an as portraying Germanicus minted by Caligula. Quite an attractive and worthwhile grouping. Condition averages Fine. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $375 - 450.
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Realized
$403
Lot 3678
  Ten Roman Silver Coins. Mainly denarii, this lot is highlighted by a lovely Republican denarius minted by the moneyer Albinus Bruti. The Severan empresses are well represented, with the condition averaging Fine-VF. Lot of 10 coins.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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Realized
$604
Lot 3679
  Collection Balance of Six Coins, Mainly of Roman Origin. Consisting of a rare AE of Spain portraying three of the Imperial family, plus several other Roman provincial bronzes, and even a damaged Pillar Dollar, this lot averages a grade of Fine. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$219
Lot 3680
  Greek and Roman Bronzes Mainly Struck at Alexandria in Egypt. Included are two late Aes of Ptolemy III (one is particularly nice) and nine AD third century tetradrachms portraying Roman emperors. Condition averages Fine. Lot of 15 coins.
Estimated Value $350 - 425.
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Realized
$334
Lot 3681
  Nine Coins of the Roman World. Highlighted by three posthumous dupondii of Augustus (one minted under Titus), this group includes several attractive coins of Hadrian and other emperors. Condition averages Fine. Lot of 9 coins.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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$529
Lot 3682
  Seven Middle Bronzes of Rome, c. AD First Century. In the spotlight is an attractive coin portraying Julius Caesar with Augustus; Claudius, Germanicus and others are represented. Condition averages VG-Fine with clear types. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $275 - 350.
Ex Superior's Lawson Collection (3 VI 85), lot 2430.

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$633
Lot 3683
  Ancient Five-piece lot mostly NGC graded and described. Consists of: Roman Republic, Anonymous, c. 225-214 BC AR Quadrigatus, Sear 34, NGC XF; Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5; Roman Republic, T. Didius, c. 113-112 BC, AR Denarius, Sear 171, NGC Ch VF; Strike: 5/; Surface 4/5; Roman Republic, A. Plautius, c. 55 BC, AR Denarius, Sear 395, VF; Celts, Northwest Gaul, c. 1st Century BC, Billon Stater Armorican, NGC XF; Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5; Byzantine Empire, Heraclius, AD 610-641, Gold Tremissis, NGC VF; Strike 4/5; Surface 2/5. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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Lot 3684
  Collection of Twenty Roman Coins, Mainly Sestertii, but some silver as well. While some emperors of the AD second century are included, this lot has many examples of empresses, such as Sabina, Lucilla and Crispina. Condition averages VG. Lot of 20 coins.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Realized
$494
Lot 3685
  Two Aes of Ancient Rome. Claudius sestertius (triumphal arch reverse; VG-Fine) and Marius antoninianus (Nearly EF, but emperor's name partially off flan). Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$184
Lot 3686
  Five NGC Graded and Encapsulated Issues. Consists of two denarii of Septimius Severus, two coins of Gordian III and a denarius of Julia Soaemias, mother of Elagabalus. Condition is XF or AU on all. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $325 - 375.
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Realized
$483
Lot 3687
  A Potpourri of Mainly Roman Coins. The better pieces in this multiple-coin lot include a denarius of Vespasian minted at Ephesus, a dupondius of Severus Alexander with quadriga reverse, a silver siliqua of Julian II and a sea-salvaged 8 reales with complete date. Condition averages Abt. VF. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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$552
Lot 3688
  Four Roman Issues Minted at Rome under Nerva (AD 96-98), plus a third century follis. The reverse of the sestertius is Libertas. One is a denarius. Condition averages VG-Fine. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$127
Lot 3689
  A Diverse Assemblage of Seven Bronzes. One of the coins is from Cossura. Condition averages Good-VG. Lot of 7 coins.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Realized
$150
Lot 3690
  From the Goldberg Auctions of the 1980s Comes This Mélange of Roman, Greek Imperial and Byzantine Bronzes. Highlighted by a founder-issue of Hadrian minted at Caesarea. Definitely worth inspection. Lot of 12 coins.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Realized
$437
Lot 3691
  Four Scarcer Roman Aes. Antoninus Pius sestertius (reverse: sow suckling piglets; VG-Fine); Clodius Albinus sestertius (VG); Hostilian as Caesar sestertius (Fine); Romulus follis (Fine). Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Realized
$196
Lot 3692
  Five Bronzes of Rome. Four were issued by Marcus Aurelius (one as Caesar; all approach VF condition and are ex Metcalf and Ebsen Collections, 7 VI 87, lot 4509A), plus an as of Agrippa in Fine condition. Lot of 5 coins.

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Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Realized
$690
Lot 3693
Lot of Two NGC graded Romans. Consists of: Philip II AR Double Denarius (Antoninianus), Sol advancing. NGC Ch. AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Together with: Anonymous c. AD 330-340 AE 3/4 Billon Nummus from Trier, she-wolf & twins. NGC graded AU; Strike: 4/4, Surface: 4/5. Lot of 2 coins.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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Realized
$230
Lot 3694
  A collection of Ancient and Medieval Coins. Consists of: Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins including India. Mostly bronzes with some silver. All partially attributed in 2 x 2 holders. A total of 255 various coins plus a Spanish silver round with chop marks and 5 small vials filled with 23kt gold flakes. We urge inspection prior to bidding.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized
$1,011
Lot 3695
  Eight Coins of the Ancient World. Consists of: Three Greek issues, including a bronze litra of Syracuse, a silver stater of Tarsos (reverse chisel cut) and a late drachm of Kibyra. Roman coins include a damaged denarius minted by Brutus and two billon tetradrachms of Nero struck at Alexandria. Condition averages Good-VG. Lot of 8 coins.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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Realized
$265
Lot 3696
  Collection Balance of Twenty-five Coins. Highlighted by a silver cistophorus of Marc Antony and Octavia (VG-Fine), this diverse group of bronze and silver coins includes Persian, Indian, Roman Republican and general Greek and Roman issues — something for everybody. Condition averages VG-Fine with some faults. Certainly a grouping to inspect. Lot of 25 coins.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Realized
$635






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