Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Judea Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3530		Judea. Under Persian Rule, c. 360-333 BC. AR Yehud Hemiobol (0.31 g). . Hen-427. Rare. Profile view of lily. Reverse: Eagle frontally displayed, head to the right; to right, Hebrew inscription ("YHD"). Hendin 427; AJC I, p. 116, 8. Sharply struck on quite decent metal. Perfectly centered on slightly tight flan, but with complete inscription -- and the eagle virtually so. Toned, and a very fine example. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3531		Hasmonean Period. Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. AE 26 mm. . Hen-481. Double cornucopiae; Hebrew around. Reverse: Greek inscription around filleted ivy wreath. Hendin 481; TJC 36b. Well struck and remarkably well centered. With green and earthen patina. A very pleasing example of these usually badly mistruck issues. Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3532		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 4), struck 17 AD. . Hen-644. Scarce type. Vine leaf on branch, inscription. Reverse: Kantharos, date in field. Hendin 644. Black to dark green patina, with earthen highlights. Obverse off center, reverse choice. Attractive. Fine / Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details	Realized $46
Lot 3533		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (13.74 g), Year 1, struck 66/67 AD. . Hen-655. Scarce and attractive. Omer cup with smooth rim; Hebrew inscription around ("Shekel of Israel"), date above cup. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 655; AJC II, p. 259, 3. Bold strike, on excellent metal. Perfectly centered. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3534		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.15 g), Year 3, struck 68/69 AD. . Hen-662. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 662; AJC II, p. 261, 18. Nicely centered on flan of good metal. Toned, with much residual luster. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 3535		Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Half Shekel (6.65 g), Year 3, struck 68/69 AD. . Hen-663. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 663; Mesh.155; AJC II, 261, 19. Fully struck and perfectly centered on flan of good metal. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3536		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Quarter Shekel, Year 4, struck 69/70 AD. . Hen-669. Rare! Etrog with Hebrew around ("to the redemption of Zion"). Reverse: Two lulavs; Hebrew around. Hendin 669; AJC II 262, 29. Well centered, with dark brown to green patina. Pleasing for these. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. Spaer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3537		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz, Hybrid Year 1/2, struck 132/133 AD. "Eleazer". . Hen-685. Very Rare. Three Hebrew letters ("Shim") within wreath. Reverse: Fluted jug, palm at right; Hebrew around ("Eleazer the Priest"). Hendin 685; Mild. 5 (9 pieces listed). Clean full strike, on spacious flan. Lightly toned, with much residual luster. A very good example of this rare and popular variety. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3538		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela-Tetradrachm (14.29 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-687. Facade of Temple, Ark within; Hebrew in three fields. Reverse: Lulav, with etrog to left; Hebrew around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 687 (same dies); Mild. 10 (18 examples cited). Nicely centered on small thick flan. Excellent metal, faintly toned, with residual luster. Undertype a Syrian tetradrachm, with profile of Nero or Otho to right of Lulav. Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3539		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela-Tetradrachm (14.92 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-688. Facade of Temple, Ark within; Hebrew at sides, cross above. Reverse: Lulav, with etrog to left; Hebrew around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 688 (same dies); Mild. 14 (23 examples cited). Well centered on smallish flan. Superb metal, faintly toned, with much residual luster. Undertype a Syrian tetradrachm with eagle reverse and uncertain emperor obverse. A very handsome coin. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 3540		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela-Tetradrachm (14.98 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-689. Rare. Facade of Temple, Ark within; Hebrew at sides, star above. Reverse: Lulav, with etrog to left; Hebrew around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 689; Mild. 45 (8 examples cited). On ample flan of good metal, with slight iridescent toning. Undertype a Tyrian tetradrachm with Trajan and Melkaart devices, their respective profiles boldly evident in the coin's fields -- with Trajan's ironically forming a support for the Ark! Selas with double portraits clearly seen are rare and are eagerly sought after. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,000
Lot 3541		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.24 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-692. Wreath, three Hebrew letters within (Shim). Reverse: Handled jug next to upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 692 (same dies); Mild. 22. Evenly struck and good centering. Lightly toned and lustrous. Sharp. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 550. Bowers & Ruddy, c. late 1970's. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3542		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.08 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-701. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 701; Mild. 65. Beautifully struck, the obverse perfectly centered, on very round flan of choice metal. Faint toning. Coin with excellent eye appeal. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3543		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.83 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above; inscription ("Simon"). Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 78. A little edge weakness at one side, but overall a very good strike. Lustrous, with attractive light to medium toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Coin Galleries Mail Bid (9-24-81), lot 97. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3544		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.88 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-689. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above; inscription ("Simon"). Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 711; Mild. 36. Well centered and very evenly struck on slightly tight flan. Lustrous, with light to medium toning. A few spots of cleanable verdigris. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Coin Galleries Mail Bid (11-16-83), lot 280. A scarcer die combination. The already noticeable die break at the temple's column would suggest a short life for this die. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 3545		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.27 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left, palm branch at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 717; Mild. 80. Bold even strike, virtually perfectly centered, on flan of good metal. Faint toning. A handsome coin. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3546		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.03 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left, palm branch at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 717; Mild. 79. Centers a little soft, otherwise well struck with crisp legends. Faint toning. Choice Very Fine, or better. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3547		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.03 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Rare. Mildenberg lists only 5 examples of this issue. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 178. Full, even strike. With pleasing light gray toning; very lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. Bowers & Ruddy, c. late 1970's. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3548		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.03 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Handled jug next to upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 717; Mild. 83. Good, problem free strike. Lightly toned and softly lustrous. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Bowers & Ruddy, c. 1980's. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3549		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.31 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-723. Very rare -- only three examples known to Mildenberg. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 723; Mild. 99. Bold, full strike, with only a little flatness at points due to the under type. Faint toning. Attractive. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3550		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.37 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-723. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 723; Mild. 97. Nice strike, with only a little flatness at two or three letters. Faint toning; very round flan. Attractive type. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 3551		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.49 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-723. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 723; Mild. 101. Good full strike, although a little of the under type is visible - - probably a drachm of Trajan from Caesarea. Mottled light toning, with considerable luster. As struck. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3552		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.33 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-724. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 724 (same dies); Mild. 115. Well struck and centered, the obverse with diagnostic weak nun. Lightly toned and lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Bowers & Ruddy, c. late 1970's. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 3553		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz, Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-726. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left, palm branch at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 726; Mild. 121. Outstanding strike on oversize, very round flan. With dark hoard patina. A very handsome example of type. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $550 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3554		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.24 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-727. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle at left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 727; Mild. 132. Obverse a little uneven, from fairly worn die. Reverse perfect. Good metal with some residual luster. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3555		City Coins, Neapolis. Volusian, 251-253 AD. AE 27 mm. . Hen-882. Laureate and draped bust right. Reverse: Eagle supporting Mt. Gerizim, with temple. Hend. 882; Ros. 125. Well struck and centered on ample flan. Pleasing dusky green patina, with earthen highlights. Very Fine. Estimated Value $425 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3556		Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darius I - Xerxes II, c. 485-420 BC. Gold Daric (8.28 g). King or Royal Hero in kneeling-running pose right, holding spear and bow. Reverse: Incuse punch. Carradice Type III-b, group A/B (pl. XIII, 27). Well struck and centered, with excellent portrait -- the figure in very bold relief. With considerable mint luster. Attractive. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 3557		Achaemenid Empire. Time of Darius I - Xerxes I, c. 485-420 BC. Gold Daric (8.27 gm). Persian royal hero in kneeling-running pose right, holding spear and bow. Reverse: Irregular incuse punch. Carradice Type III-b, group A/B (pl. XIII, 27); BMC Arabia pl. XXIV, 26. Some peripheral softness to strike, but figure of better style. Extensive remaining luster. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3558		Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, 123-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.92 g). Diademed and draped bust left. Reverse: Parthian archer seated right, holding bow, within square formed by legend. Sell. 24.1; Shore 66 var (branch in right field). Well struck up, especially the fully detailed archer on the reverse -- on excellent metal for issue. Nicely toned. Attractive. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $950 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3559		Kings of Bactria. Demetrios I, c. 200-185 BC. Æ Triple Unit. Frontal head of elephant, one quarter right, with raised trunk, and wearing bell. Reverse: Large caduceus; YΦ monogram in inner left field. Bopearachchi Série 5E; SNG ANS 209; MACW 1638. Good strike. Brown patina with natural surfaces. Pleasant example of type often seen heavily cleaned, smoothed, or tooled. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $275 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 3560		Bactria. Eukratides I, c. 171-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.83 g). Apparently a less common monogram for this series. Diademed and draped bust right, wearing helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: The Dioskouroi on rearing horses right, holding palms and spears; ΦΛ monogram in lower right field. Mitchiner I, Type 177a; Bopearachchi Serie 6O. High relief devices boldly struck on excellent metal. Especially good style for this series; lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3561		Egypt, Ptolemaic Kings. Ptolemy I, as Satrap. 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.59 g), struck c. 310 BC. Obverse by the Delta Master. Head of Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress; small Δ before elephant's ear. Reverse: Athena Alkidemos walking right, with spear and shield, eagle at feet; ΠA, AI, ΔoΦmonograms in field. Svoronos no. 146, pl 5a, 7; SNG Copenhagen 18. Well centered, problem free strike on excellent metal. Nice deep old collection toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,850 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3562		Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, 285-246 BC. Gold Tetradrachm (13.82 g), Alexandria mint. Struck after 265 BC. Conjoined diademed busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right, Gallic shield at left; AΔEΛΦΩN.Reverse: Conjoined diademed busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; ΘEΩN. Svoronos 604; BMC pg. 40, 3; SNG Copenhagen 133. Boldly struck up portraits. Minor faint graffiti in reverse right field. Attractive. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3563		Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI, 180-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (12.79 g), probably Phoenician or Palestinian mint. Perhaps unpublished. Scarce and choice. Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, regnal inscription around. SNG Cop. --; BMC --. Sharply struck in bold relief. Perfectly centered on especially round flan. Deeply toned, with touches of blue and green. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 3564		Ptolemaic Egypt. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II. Gold Octadrachm (27.89 g), Alexandria mint, c. 170-116 BC. Period of Ptolemy VI to Ptolemy VIII, Kings of Egypt,180-116 BC., issued in the name of Arsinoe II. Veiled head of Arsinoe right, wearing diadem and stephane; lotus scepter behind, in left field, K. Reverse: Double cornucopiae, bound with fillet; in Greek, name of Arsinoe and title. SNG Cop. 322; Svor. 1499; Fr-549. Well struck up high relief portrait of better style for this series. Very lustrous, with brilliant fields. Superb, Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525