Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 72

February 2-5. 2013

Ancient Large Lots

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4682		Group of Roman and Judean Coins. Consists of 90 Roman silver denarii and antoninianii and some bronzes. Also includes 13 Judean leptons and small bronzes. Included is a denarius of Juba II, King of Numidia 29-27 BC and an Augustus denarius, both in Very Fine condition. The balance are mostly lower grade coins, many of which have been brightly cleaned. Worthy of inspection. Lot of 115 coins. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Deacquistion from the Museum of History, Wichita, Kansas. View details	Realized $2,760
Lot 4683		A lot of better Roman Provincial Coins. Consists of 6 large bronzes of mixed grades, including a Commodus AE 41 Medallion from Troas, Assus (ex CNG #109, lot 107), a Domitian AE 40 Medallion from Philippopolis (RPC II 351 this piece listed as #12) and a choice quality Syrian AR Tetradrachm of Trajan. Some interesting types and a lot that deserves close inspection. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 4684		The balance of the Wolfen Family Foundation Collection of Roman Coins. A 49-piece lot of silver denarii, antoniniani, folles, etc., ranging from Vespasian through Valentinian II. All different, including emperors and empresses, and all described. We urge careful inspection, as this lot contains some high grade and scarcer types. Well worth our conservative estimate. All purchased from Numismatic Fine Arts in the early 1970's. Lot of 49 coins. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. The Wolfen Family Foundation Collection. View details	Realized $2,875
Lot 4685		Late Roman and Byzantine Gold Lot. Consists of seven Solidii and one Nomisma. A nice mixture, all different. Coins range in grade from Fine to Very Fine, two have been clipped. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,990
Lot 4686		The Men of Rome. A comprehensive collection of the leading Imperators and Emperors from the Republic thru Late Rome. Consists mostly of silver denarii with some of the more noteworthy coins as follows: Mark Antony and Octavian portrait denarius; Mark Antony legionary denarius; Octavian; Augustus; Tiberius "Tribute Penny"; Claudius; Nero; Galba; Vitellius; Aelius; Clodius Albinus; Macrinus; etc. Includes some very scarce issues. Mixed grades and worthy of close inspection. All are described and most with older pedigrees. Lot of 37 coins. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Mostly from Stack's and Coin Galleries auctions (tags included). View details	Realized $3,565
Lot 4687		Lot of Ancient Greek Coins. Consists of: 6 different Tetradrachms, all different, an early AR drachm from Thrace and a large Ptolemaic AE 44. A nice lot that grades mostly Very Fine. A worthwhile group lot that should be examined prior to bidding. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 4688		The Women of Rome. A collection ranging from Republican thru the Late Roman period. Mostly silver, some of the highlights are as follows: Mark Antony and Octavia cistophorus; Plus denarii of - Julia Titi; Matidia; Aquilia Severa; Julia Soaemias; Plautilla; Julia Paula; Orbiana, etc. Includes some very scarce issues. Mixed grades and worthy of close inspection. All are described, most with older pedigrees. Lot of 24 coins. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Most from Stack's and Superior Auctions (tags included). View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 4689		A nice 10-piece lot of Greek Silver Coins. Includes the following: Celtic tetradrachm of Philip II (Chinless type); Celtic tetradrachm of Alexander III (possibly unpublished); Celtic drachm of Alexander III; Philip II hemidrachm; Alexander III tetradrachm postumous issue from Odessos; Illyria drachm 3rd-2nd Century BC (2 different); Thasos trihemiobol 411-350 BC; Thasos tetradrachm after 148 BC; Parion hemidrachm 350-300 BC; Coins grade mostly Very Fine. A worthwhile lot worthy of inspection. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 4690		15-piece Roman and Byzantine Lot. Consists of: 4 Roman silver denarii; 7 Constantinian small bronzes; 1 Byzantine gold solidus, 3 Byzantine gold and electrum nomisma. Coins range in grade from Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 4691		A lot of 1st Century Romen Bronzes. Mostly lower grade bronzes, Fair to Very Good. However, this mixed lot includes a number of the more popular first century emperors including a large bronze of Julius Caesar and Octavian. Well worth a personal inspection. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $700-UP. View details	Realized $604
Lot 4692		A 11-piece lot of Roman Provincial Coinage. An interesting group of Roman colonials consisting of the following: Augustus AE As with counterstamps; Nero AE 34 of Perintus (rev. Triumphal Arch); Clodius Albinus AE 25 of Pautalia (rev. serpent); Gordian III Billon Tetradrachm Antioch; Gordian III AE 25 of Tomis; Caracalla AE 16 of Nikopoliton, Prosis II (rev. eagle); Elagabalus AE 16 Nikopoliton, Prosis (rev. snake around staff); Elagabalus & Julia Maesa AE 26 of Markianopol; Philip, the Arab AE 28 of Viminacium; Severus Alexander AE 20 of Nikaea (rev. standards); Severus Alexander AE 25 of Markianopol under legatus Julius Fistus. Mostly Very Fiine, some better, some not. Includes some rare types and is worthy of inspection prior to bidding. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $449
Lot 4693		Roman Silver Group. Mostly Republican and 1st-2nd Century AR Denarii. Also includes a Galerius Argenteus in EF cleaned. Balance of the coins grade Fine and better. Includes some better types thus inspection is urged prior to bidding. Lot of 12 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $1,064
Lot 4694		A nice group of Roman Bronzes. Includes some of the better 1st century issues such as AE As of Agrippa, Caligula, Claudius, Nero and Nerva. Also included are AE Sestertii of Titus, Nero and Trajan. The grades are mixed and we urge inspection prior to bidding. Well worth our conservative estimate. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 4695		Large Lot of Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine. Includes numerous Judean "widow mites" of which a number have been made into jewelry, including 5 into "Widow's Mite in Sterling Silver Cross Pendant" with certs and in boxes. Mostly low grade bronzes, some silver and a few questionable pieces. We urge inspection prior to bidding. SOLD AS IS. Lot of 135 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $978
Lot 4696		A 9-piece group of Better Quality Greek Bronzes. An interesting group that includes: Perseus of Macedon 179-168 BC AE 18, S-6807; Bithynia, Nikomedia. C. Papirius Carbo, Proconsul. 62-59 BC. AE 25, dated year 224 (59 BC), BMC Pontus pg. 179,1-3, SNG von Aulock 736; Philip II of Macedon 359-336 BC AE 18, S-6698; King of Thrace, Seutes III ca. 324 BC AE 19, S-1725; King of Thrace, Lysimachos 297-281 BC, AE 14, S-6822; Thrace, Kallatis ca. 2nd cent. BC, AE 23; Thrace, Kallatis ca. 2nd century BC, AE 21, counterstamps; Kings of Pergamene, Dionysopolis, ca. 2nd century BC, AE 21, S-5133 var.; Philip V of Macedon, 221-179 BC. AE 16. A better quality group with grades ranging from about Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Well worth our conservative estimate. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 4697		Mostly Roman Bronzes. Includes various bronze issues from Nero thru the Late Rome period. Consists mostly of lower grades but does include some scarcer issues. Also includes 2 large Ptolemaic bronzes, AE 42 mm and AE 37 mm. Well worth inspecting. Lot of 31 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $483
Lot 4698		A trio of Byzantine Gold Coins. Consists of Gold Tremissis of the following emperors: Anastasius; Justinian I; and Heraclius. Coins grade Fine to Very Fine. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $730
Lot 4699		A 4-piece lot of quality Roman Silver Coins. Consists of the following: Cn. Lentulus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, 76-75 BC. Diademed Genius head right, scepter over shoulder. Reverse: Scepter, globe and rudder. Cr.393/1a, Syd.752; Trajan, AD 98-117. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 107-111. Laureate Trajan head right with slight drapery. Reverse: Trophy. RIC 147, RSC 98; Diva Faustina, wife of Antoninus Pius, died AD 145, AR Denarius. Draped bust right. Reverse: Ceres or Aeternitas standing left, holding long torch. RIC 362. Dig in reverse field; Philip I, AD 244-249. AR Antoninianus minted at Rome, AD 245. Radiate, draped and cuirassed Philip bust right. Reverse: The emperor on horseback prancing left, raising hand and holding spear. RIC 26b. Coins grade Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 4700		A 6-piece lot of Choice Quality Late Roman and Byzantine Coins. Consists of: Probus, AD 276-282. Silvered AE Antoninianus minted at Antioch, AD 280. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Probus right. Reverse: The emperor standing right, holding eagle-tipped scepter, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter, "A." between them, XXI in ex. RIC 922. Some light earthen deposits. Most of the silvering intact; Jovian, AD 363-364. AE 19 minted at Heraclea, first officina. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed Jovian bust left. Reverse: VOT/V/MVLT/X within wreath; HERACA in ex. RIC 110. Deep olive-green; Jovian, AD 363-364. AE 19 minted at Sirmium, first officina. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed Jovian bust right. Reverse: VOT/V/MVLT/X within wreath; ASIRM in ex. RIC 118. Tooling, hairlines on sea-green patina. Boldly defined types; Aelia Flaccilla, 1st wife of Theodosius I (died AD 386). AE 22 Draped bust of Flaccilla wearing head-dress and necklace. Reverse: Victory seated right inscribing Christogram on shield set on cippus; in exergue, CONE. Sear 4192; RIC 81var (T in left field); Byzantine Empire. Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, AD 913-959, with his mother, Zoe. AE Follis minted at Constantinople, AD 914-919. Facing half-figures of Constantine and Zoe holding patriarchal cross between them. Reverse: Five-line legend. DOC 22, S.1758. Sea-green patina with earthen hues; Anonymous Class A3 Light AE Follis (6.84g), c. AD 1025-1028/35. Facing nimbate bust of Christ, two pellets in each cross limb, holding Book of Gospels - four pellets across top. Reverse: Four-line legend, arabesque above and below. S.1818. A very choice quality group. Mostly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 4701		A nice 4-piecet of Roman AR Denarii. Consists of: Tiberius S-1762 (rev. Tiberius in quadriga); Domitian S-2643 (rev. Clasped hands); Domitian S-2740 (rev. Eagle on thunderbolt); Trajan S-3122 (rev. Aequitas holds scales); Coins grade Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 4702		A 4-piece lot of Byzantine AE Scyphates. All are Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150