Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 65

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Judean Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4088		Jewish Coinage. Kings of Chalcis. Herod, 41-48 CE. AE 21 (half denomination). Diademed bust right of Herod of Chalcis. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. AJC II plate 29, 2 (this coin illustrated); TJC 363 (this coin illustrated); H-1253 (this coin illustrated). Extremely rare. About Fine/About Very Fine with clear portrait. Herod of Chalcis, brother of Agrippa I, minted coins of three different values, of which this specimen is the middle or half denomination. The rarity of this coin is well shown by the fact that this particular example is photographed in various references. Herod was appointed as king of Chalcis by the Roman emperor Claudius. The extremely rare coins of Salome were issued later by her husband, Aristobulus, son of Herod of Chalcis. Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 4089		Jewish Coinage. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (13.95 g) dated year 1 (66-67 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with medium plain rim and pearl on either side; above, date and surrounding Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel". Reverse: Stem with three budding pomegranates; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem is Holy". AJC II, plate 17, 3a; TJC 189 (this obverse die); H-1354. Well struck, Nearly Extremely Fine. The triple pomegranate branch measures the traditional diameter of the omer cup, thereby unifying the types while retaining the duality of depictions. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex Goldberg Auction (27 V 07; Levin collection), lot 2496. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 4090		Jewish Coinage. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (13.44 g) dated Year 2 (67-68 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date and surrounding Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel". Reverse: Stem with three budding pomegranates; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". AJC II, plate 17, 8; TJC 193; H-1358. A small area of porosity on edge (not visible on obverse or reverse). Boldly struck on a nice large flan. Extremely Fine. An excellent, well-preserved shekel, showing the care and skill of the celators and minters. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 4091		Jewish Coinage. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (13.83 g) dated Year 3 (68-69 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date and surrounding Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel". Reverse: Stem with three budding pomegranates; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". AJC II, Plate 18, 18; TJC 202; H-1361. Scratching on obverse and reverse. From a point of wear, Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Ex Goldberg Auction (27 V 07; Levin collection), lot 2504. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,738
Lot 4092		Jewish Coinage. Roman Judaea Capta Series. Vespasian, 69-79 CE. Fourrée Denarius of c. 71 CE (2.85 g). Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Draped woman (Judaea personified) to left of palm tree; IVDAEA DEVICTA. RIC 1120; H-1488. Obverse edge irregularity at 9 o'clock. Very Fine. Fourrées are ancient counterfeits made to deceive, whose composition is a copper core within a silver jacket. The jacket wears first, causing the copper's verdigris to be apparent within the surface craters. Some coin types, such as this one, are seen more frequently as fourrées. Of the 12-15 specimens of this IVDAEA DEVICTA type that this cataloguer has examined, all have been fourrées! Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 4093		Jewish Coinage. Roman Judaea Capta Series. Vespasian, 69-79 CE. AE Sestertius minted 71 CE. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Palm tree; to left, captive standing right; to right, personification of Judaea seated right on cuirass; both figures surrounded by arms. Reverse somewhat rough. Excellent detail with medium dark maroon patina. Choice Very Fine. While this sestertius may have been issued at Rome, the tall letters, reverse style and planchet characteristics could signify a provincial mint. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Ex Goldberg Auction (31 V 04; Friedenberg collection), lot 3146. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 4094		Jewish Coinage. Roman Judaea Capta Series. Vespasian, 69-79 CE. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, 71 CE. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Palm tree; to left, captive standing right; to right, personification of Judaea seated right on cuirass; both figures surrounded by arms. RIC 159; H-1500. Lightly smoothed and a few scratches. Even brown patination. Choice Very Fine. A handsome coin of orichalcum, akin to brass. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 4095		Jewish Coinage. Roman Judaea Capta Series. Vespasian, 69-79 CE. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, 71 CE. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Palm tree; to left, captive standing right; to right, personification of Judaea seated right on cuirass; both figures surrounded by arms. Some tooling and a rather deep scratch in right obverse field. Attractive medium green patina. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 4096		Jewish Coinage. Roman Judaea Capta Series. Titus, 79-81 CE. AE Sestertius minted at Rome as Caesar by Vespasian, 72-73 CE. Laureate head right of Titus. Reverse: Victory standing right inscribing shield hung on palm tree. RIC 501 [as R2]; H-1540 (this coin illustrated). Tooled on obverse in hair and wreath area. Choice Very Fine. The inclusion of this coin in the Judaea Capta series is moot — Vespasian and his sons had many victories in far-flung areas of the Roman Empire, notably on the northern frontiers and in Germania, as well as in Judaea. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. Ex Goldberg Auction (27 V 07; Levin collection), lot 2823. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 4097		Jewish Coinage. Judaea Capta Series. Domitian, 81-96 CE. AE 27 minted at Caesarea, 92-93 CE. Radiate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches, two clusters of dates. AJC II plate 36, 9; TJC 394; H-1458. Scarce. Choice Very Fine. This coin could benefit from judicious, professional removal of the artificial application of its "earthen patina". Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 4098		Jewish Coinage. The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Denar (3.26 g) attributed to year 3 (134-135 CE). Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shim'on" within wreath topped by a medallion and terminating in ribbon ties. Reverse: Kithara (elaborate lyre with sound-box) with three strings; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "For the Freedom of Jerusalem". Mild 130; H-1429. Some luster. Extremely Fine. On the present specimen, the reverse well shows the late die state with numerous breaks. Also, the emperor's portrait (Hadrian?) from the earlier striking can be discerned on the kithara reverse in the 6 o'clock position. Estimated Value $750 - 850. Ex Goldberg Auction (20 II 05), lot 676. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 4099		Jewish Coinage. The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Denar (2.61 g) attributed to year 3 (134-135 CE). Triform bunch of grapes with vine leaf hanging from a cut branch; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shim'on". Reverse: Kithara with three strings; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "For the Freedom of Jerusalem". Mild 186; H-1435. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 4100		Jewish Coinage. The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Denar (3.02 g) attributed to year 3 (134-135 CE). Triform bunch of grapes with vine leaf hanging from a cut branch; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shim'on". Reverse: Two upright trumpets; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "For the Freedom of Jerusalem". Mild 167; H-1431. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 450. Ex Goldberg Auction (20 II 05), lot 677. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 4101		Jewish Coinage. The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AE Middle Bronze (25 mm) attributed to year 3 (134-135 CE). Bunch of grapes hanging from short branch; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "For the Freedom of Jerusalem". Reverse: Seven-branched palm tree with two date clusters; in field, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shim'o" ["n" missing]. Mild 109 [only 4 examples cited]; H-1437 var. About Extremely Fine. A very rare variety with the reverse letter "nun" missing. Estimated Value $450 - 550. Ex Goldberg Auction (5 II 06), lot 2026. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 4102		Persia. Achaemenid Empire, c. 485-420 BC. Gold Daric (8.32 g). Persian king right in kneeling-running position, holding spear and bow. Reverse: Incuse punch. Carradice (BAR 343) type III b. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex Goldberg Auction (5 II 06), lot 2029. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,243
Lot 4103		Kingdom of Parthia. Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.83 g) minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left of Mithradates II. Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos; in left field, monogram. Sellwood 24/5. NGC graded EF; Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5. Parthia created these Hellenistic masterworks of portraiture during a time of military expansion and economic riches. A moderately large hoard of these tetradrachms was unearthed 15-20 years ago; at present they have all been dispersed and have more or less disappeared from the current market. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4104		Kingdom of Parthia. Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC. AR Drachm (4.27 g) minted at Rhagae. Diademed bust left of Mithradates II. Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos; in left field, monogram. Sellwood 26/4. Multicolor toning; Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4105		Parthian Kingdom. Vologases V, AD 191-208. (3.6g), 191. AR Drachm (3.60 g). Ekbatana mint. Diad. facing bust of the king with pointed beard; hair in bunches above diadem and at sides. Reverse: Degraded legend in Parthian script; Archer (Arsakes I) seated r. on throne, holding bow; monogram below. Sellwood 86.3; Shore 448. Attractively toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Little is known of Vologases' later years, but early in his reign he had to deal with large Roman invasions. One was with the support of Pescennius Niger against Septimius Severus which he lost, then a second time against Septimium Severus as he tried to expand into areas of Mesopotamia occupied by Rome. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4106		Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I, 224-240 AD. AR Obol (0.6 g). AR Obol. Crowned bust right; diademed. Reverse: Fire altar with no attendants. Gobl type III 1/12; SNS type III b (4a). Nicely toned. Rare. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4107		Sasanian Kingdom. Shahpur I, 240-272 AD. AR Obol (0.7g). Crowned bust right. Reverse: Fire altar with attendants at side; one holds a figure, the other a staff. Gobl type 1/1; Paruck 73. Toned. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4108		Sasanian Kingdom. Shahpur I, 240-272 AD. AR Drachm (3.8 g). Crowned buset right. Reverse: Fire altar with atendants. Gobl type I/1. Dark toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 4109		Sasanian Kingdom. Hormazd II, AD 302-309. AR Drachm (4.33 g). Crowned bust right of Hormazd II. Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants; bust left within flames. Sellwood 27; Göbl 83. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Ex Triton XIII (5 I 10), lot 1386. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 4110		Sasanian Kingdom. Hormizd II, 303-309 AD. AR Obol (0.6 gr). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, wearing earring. Reverse: Fire altar with attendants at sides. Gobl type 1/1a var. SNS type 1a/ea. Paruck-. Nicely toned. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4111		Kingdom of Sasania. Shapur II, AD 309-379. AR Drachm (4.31 g). Crowned bust right of Shapur II. Reverse: Fire altar with two attendants; bust right within flames. Sellwood 32; Göbl 102. Toned Extremely Fine. Rare mints and dated issues often lie within reverse Pahlavi inscriptions. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4112		Sasanian Kingdom. Shahpur II, 309-379 AD. AR Obol (0.7 g). Mint of Kabul. Crowned and cuirassed bust right, wearing earring. Reverse: Fire altar with no attendants. Gobl type 1a/7. Nicely toned. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4113		Sasanian Kingdom. Zamasp (Jamasp) 497-499 AD. AR Drachm (4.10 g). Dated year 3 (AD 498/9). Bust right wearing mural crown with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder; to right, small bust of Ahura Mazda left, holding wreath. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames. Gobl type I/1; SNS type 1a/1a. Lightly toned and Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4114		Sasanian Kingdom. Boran 630-631 AD. AR Drachm (3.6 g). Sakastan mint, dated year 2 (AD 631). Bust right of the Queen wearing crown with two wings and korymbos set on crescent; ribbon on left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on right; monogram to left; star-in-crescent in margin. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two atendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Gobl type I/1. Mochiri 385; Paruck 477; Saeedi 303. Toned and Rare. Very Fine. In AD 628 Khosrau (Husrav II) and eighteen of his sons were assassinated by one of his own son's and became his successor, Kavad II. After only a few months, he also was killed and a period of civil war broke out. Kavad's son, seven year old Ardashir, who co-ruled with his father was killed by Husrav's former general, Shahrbaraz., but he too was soon removed. This vacancy on the throne was filled by the first of Husrav's two daughters, Queen Boran who ruled for about one year. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 4115		Sasanian Kingdom. Ohrmazd (Hormizd V). 631-632 AD. AR Drachm (3.7 g). Stakhr mint, dated year 2. Bust right, wearing mural crown and frontal crescent, two wings and star on crescent; ribbon on left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on right, monogram to left, stars flanking crown; star-in-crescents in margin. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Gobl type I/1; Mochiri 929. Lightly toned. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4116		HUNNIC TRIBES. Bahram I Kushanshah, 335-370 AD. Gold Dinar (7.8 g) King standing left, wearing crown with lotus globe; flames at shoulders, holding trident and sacrificing at altar with swastika between his legs. Reverse: Sivia (resembling the king) standing facing, holding trident, the bull Nandi behind. cf. Gobl, Kushan 745. Wonderful obverse strike, reverse doubled as usual. Rare. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4117		Kingdom of Persis. Kapat, c. AD 20. AR Hemidrachm (1.94 g). Bearded, diademed and helmeted bust left of Kapat. Reverse: Diademed bust left (Kapat's father?). Mitchiner (ACW) 748 (Napat); Alram 613; Tyler-Smith 195. Beautifully detailed on a flan of good metal (not porous). Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4118		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. Diademed 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; to left of eagle, monogram. Svoronos 170. Circular counterstamp in front of nose and light crescent test mark on cheek; graffiti ("AI") on reverse. Otherwise, Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489