Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Roman Republican Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2516		Anonymous Coinage. AR Quadrigatus (Didrachm) minted at Rome, c. 225-216 BC. Laureate head of beardless Janus. Reverse: Quadriga driven right by Jupiter with Victory behind. Cr. 28/3. Minimal flaking at edge and hairline scratch on obverse left cheek. An imposing coin; Nearly Extremely Fine. Minted before the silver denarius became the main denomination of the Roman Republic, the quadrigatus is easily recognized by the victorious quadriga ridden on the reverse. On some varieties, like this one, the quadriga is actually being driven by Victory with Jupiter standing before, holding thunderbolt and goad. A double-head of the Dioscuri or Janus head of varying style graces the obverse. These coins are thought to have been current just before and during the Second Punic War. The quadrigatus or didrachm is equivalent to six scruples. The weight suggests a continuation of the silver didrachm of Greek times in circulation within Magna Graecia. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 2517		M. Aburius M.f. Geminus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 132 BC. Helmeted head right of Roma. Reverse: Sol in quadriga right. Aburia 6; Cr. 250/1; Syd. 487. Fully lustrous, boldly struck with no wear. Mint State. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 2518		Numerius Fabius Pictor, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 126 BC. Helmeted head right of Roma. Reverse: Q. Fabius Pictor seated left, inscribed shield at side. Fabia 11; Cr. 268/1b; Syd. 517a. Scarce. Unusually attractive; toned; Superb Extremely Fine. There are two varieties of this type — one with a control letter in lower right field, the other without the letter. Since the top of a letter is just visible below the chin on the obverse, we are attributing it to Crawford 268/1b. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 2519		Q. Antonius Balbus, moneyer. AR Serrated Denarius minted at Rome, c. 83-82 BC. Laureate head right of Jupiter. Reverse: Victory in quadriga right. Antonia 1; Cr. 364/1; Syd. 742. Beautifully toned, mostly in golden hues; much luster present. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2520		Cn. Egnatius Cn. f. Cn. n. Maxsumus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 75 BC. Bust right of Cupid, bow and quiver on shoulder. Reverse: Jupiter and Libertas within distyle temple. Egnatia 3; Cr. 391/2; Syd. 788. Rare. Cleaned; areas of roughness. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2521		L. Calpurnius Piso L.f. Frugi, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 67 BC. Laureate head right of Apollo; behind, letter. Reverse: Horseman holding palm branch, riding right; below, letter. Calpurnia 24; Crawford 408. High relief and lustrous. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2522		T. Carisius, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 46 BC. Head right of Juno Moneta. Reverse: Coining implements: anvil die with garlanded punch die above; on left, tongs; on right, hammer. Carisia 1; Cr. 464/2; Syd. 982. Perfectly centered with full legends and boldly struck. Superb Extremely Fine. A remarkable example of this popular issue showing the tools of the minter's trade. The finest example of this popular coin type we have seen. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 2523		L. Mussidius Longus, moneyer. AR Denarius minted at Rome, c. 42 BC. Diademed and veiled bust right of Concordia. Reverse: Two statues of Venus Cloacina upon platform. Mussidia 6b; Cr. 494/42a; Syd. 1093. A particularly well-detailed and centered reverse. Lightly toned; Extremely Fine. These statues were formerly situated at the Roman Forum. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold