Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

Roman Imperial Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3587		Elagabalus, AD 218-222. AR Quinarius (1.36 g) minted at Rome, AD 221. Laureate and draped bust right of the emperor. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding pileus and scepter. RIC 109; King 43 (id.); RSC 91. Flan crack at 6 o'clock. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine and extremely rare. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex F&S FPL 10, Spring 2005, lot 114; Leu 86, 5 May 2003, lot 928; de Guermantes Collection; Schulthess Collection (Hess-Leu 17, 23 March 1961, lot 284); Hess-Leu, 14 April 1954, lot 347; Franz Trau Collection (Gilhofer & Ranschberg and Hess, 22 May 1935, lot 2437). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 3588		Julia Maesa, grandmother of Elagabalus. AR Denarius, Rome mint AD 220-221. Draped bust right of Julia Maesa. Reverse: Felicitas standing left sacrificing over altar and holding long caduceus, star in left field. RIC 273. Attractive dark iridescent toning. NGC graded AU; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 3589		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 227. Laureate bust of the emperor right. Reverse: Mars, naked except for cloak floating out, walking right, holding spear and trophy over shoulder. RIC 73; C-332. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3590		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius, mint of Rome, AD 231-235. Laureate bust of the emperor, right. Reverse: Providentia (or Annona) standing left, holds two corn-ears and cornucopiae; on ground, a modius. RIC 250; C-501. Virtually as struck and lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3591		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 229. Laureate head of the emperor facing right. Reverse: Mars in military dress, hurrying left, holds branch, spear and shield. RIC 92; C-365. Attractive natural toning. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3592		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 231-235. Laureate draped bust, right. Reverse: Spes walking left, holds flower and raises skirt. RIC 254; C-543. Delicately toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3593		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted AD 231-235. Laureated and draped bust, right. Reverse: Mars advancing right with spear and shield. RIC 246; C-161. Well struck on a nice large flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3594		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius, mint of Rome, AD 233. Laureate and draped bust, right. Reverse: Sol walking left holding whip in left hand. RIC 120; C-440. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3595		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius, mint of Rome, AD 222. Laureate and draped bust, right. Reverse: Emperor in military dress standing left, holds globe and spear. RIC 48; C-270l. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3596		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius, minted AD 231-235. Laureate and draped bust, right. Reverse: Mars advancing right with spear and shield. RIC 246; C-161. Well struck on a nice large flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 3597		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius, minted AD 231-235. Laureate and draped bust, right. Reverse: Mars advancing right with spear and shield. RIC 246; C-161. Well struck on a nice large flan. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3598		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 225. Laureate and draped bust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Mars walking right carrying spear and trophy. RIC 45; C. 260. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3599		Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Laureate and draped bust right of Severus Alexander. Reverse: Pax advancing left, holding olive-branch and scepter. RIC 168; C. 187. Boldly struck and lustrous. Virtually Mint State. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 3600		Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Diademed and draped bust right of Julia Mamaea. Reverse: Vesta standing left, holding palladium and upright scepter. RIC 360; C. 81. Lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3601		Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander, died with her son in AD 235. AR Denarius. Her draped bust facing right. Reverse: Juno veiled, standing half-left, holding patera and scepter; at feet, peacock standing left. RIC 343; C-35. Well centered with full legends on both sides; all, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 3602		Maximus, son of Maximinus I, AD 235-238. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Bare head and draped bust of Maximus, right. Reverse: The young prince, in military dress, stands half-left, holds baton and spear and points downwards; to right, two standards. RIC 3; C-10; BMC 211. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3603		Gordian III, AD 238-244. Gold Aureus (5.12 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 241-243. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Jupiter standing with head to right, holding long scepter and thunderbolt. RIC 100 [as Rare]. Some luster remaining. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 3604		Gordian III, AD 238-244. AR Denarius minted at Rome, AD 241-243. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Apollo seated left holding branch. RIC 114 [as Rare]; C. 238. Large flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3605		Gordian III, AD 238-244. AE Sestertius minted at Rome c. AD 240 or later. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Gordian III. Reverse: Jupiter standing with head right, holding long scepter and thunderbolt. RIC 298. Attractive, even greenish-brown patina. NGC graded Ch XF; Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Superior's Metcalf and Ebsen sale (7 VI 87), lot 4600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3606		Gallienus, AD 253-268. Gold Aureus (2.94 g) minted at Rome, AD 254-255. Laureate, cuirassed bust right of the emperor. Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 76; Calicó 3515. Well struck and quite choice. Superb Extremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. Ex NAC 31, 26 October 2005, lot 98. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 3607		Claudius II Gothicus, AD 268-270. AE Medallion (49.06 g; 42 mm) minted at Cyzicus in Mysia. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Claudius Gothicus. Reverse: Sol in quadriga right; to lower right, male personification (Hades?) holding cornucopiae. Unpublished? SNG Cop —; SNG von Aulock —; BMC —; Mionnet —. Even, medium dark green patina with a handsome portrait (unusual for such a late provincial bronze). Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3608		Tacitus, AD 275-276. Gold Aureus (5.12 g) minted likely at Antioch. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Tacitus. Reverse: Pax standing left, holding olive branch and scepter. Cf. RIC 36 but RIC 209 for style. Unpublished; only three examples known. We note a few ancient digs and light marks. Lustrous, Extremely Fine. On stylistic grounds, this coin parallels that of Antiochene portraiture. The reverse type is not listed in RIC or other standard references, however. The blank area under the exergual line is unusual as well. There is a total of three specimens now known in collections. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 3609		Florianus, AD 276. Gold Aureus (4.45 g) minted at Rome, or possibly at Ticinum. Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding scepter and shield. Reverse: Mars walking right, holding spear and trophy; at right foot, bound captive. RIC 24 [as R3; mint of Rome]; C. 106. Superb Extremely Fine. Commemorating the victory in Asia, this extremely rare coin was minted during the brief 2- to 3-month reign of Florianus. While this reverse die was not deeply engraved (as was usual), the obverse presents the epitome of late AD 3rd century Roman majestic portraiture. Note the folds in the brow and strength of the image. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $43,700
Lot 3610		Probus, AD 276-282. Billon Antoninianus. Mint of Rome, AD 277/8. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left, holds sceptre and shield. Reverse: Probus on horseback pacing left, holds right hand raised, captive seated on ground before horse. Officina and mint marks A S with wreath between. Sear 11955. Well struck with about 50% of the silvering still intact. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $91
Lot 3611		Carinus, AD 283-285. Gold Aureus (6.11 g) minted as Augustus at Siscia, c. AD 284. Laureate and deeply cuirassed bust left of Carinus. Reverse: Liberalitas standing left, holding tessera and cornucopiae; in right field, star. RIC 309 [as R2]; C. 48. Intensely lustrous and virtually as struck. Nearly Mint State. Left-facing portrait coins were reserved for special occasions. The dies were engraved by master artists who often transcended mere circulating coinage, similar to Saint-Gaudens creations on the Educational Series of currency. This aureus is such an artistic treasure. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. Ex Laughin Collection; ex Biaggi Collection; ex Glendining 14 I 53 (Rashleigh Part I), lot 89. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $54,050
Lot 3612		Carinus, AD 283-285. Billion Antoninianus, minted at Lugdunum. Issued as Augustus. Radiate and cuirassed bust of Carinus facing right. Reverse: Carinus in military attire standing right with spear and globe. RIC 214; C-120. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 3613		Diocletian, AD 284-305. Gold Aureus (4.9 g) minted at Rome. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right of Diocletian, seen from the front. Reverse: Jupiter enthoned half-left, legs draped, holding thunderbolt and grasping scepter; eagle with crown in raised beak before; PR in exergue. RIC --. Calicó 4509; Depeyrot 5B 3-4. A marvelous specimen. Needle sharp, perfectly centered and fully lustrous. We note for accuracy a minor hairline in the right field before the chin. Mint State. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,900
Lot 3614		Diocletian, AD 284-305. Gold Pre-reform Aureus (4.62 g) minted at Cyzicus, c. AD 290-292. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Diocletian. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield. RIC 300 [as Rare]; cf. C. 319. Slight bend to flan. Lustrous, Superb Extremely Fine. Around AD 293 or a little later, Diocletian overhauled the interrelationship of denominations by introducing a new silver denarius called the argenteus and the silver-washed bronze follis. There were other alterations, one of the most far-reaching being the addition of mintmarks placed in the exergue, and control letters or issue marks in the field. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,820
Lot 3615		Diocletian, AD 284-305. Billon Follis. Trier mint. Laureate and cuirassed bust right of Diocletian. Reverse: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. NGC graded Choice AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3616		Maximianus, AD 286-305 (First Reign). AR Argenteus (3.0 g) minted at Ticinum. Laureate head right of Maximianus. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before four-turreted enclosure. RIC 16b. We note a minute mark in the left reverse field. Boldly struck and lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3617		Maximianus, AD 286-305. Billon Follis. Mint of London. Laureate and cuirassed bust to right of Maximianus. Reverse: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. NGC graded AU, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 4/5 . Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $121
Lot 3618		Galerius, AD 305-311. Gold Aureus (5.32 g) minted as Caesar at Nicomedia, c. AD 294. Laureate head right of Galerius. Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter. Cf. RIC 6 [as R3], only unlisted obverse legend break; C. 122. Scrapes on the face and a scratch across the figure of Hercules. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. On many of the issues of Galerius as Caesar, he uses his name Maximianus promenintly on his coinage (especially on precious-metal emissions). Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 3619		Galerius, AD 305-311. AR Argenteus (3.2 g) minted at Rome as Caesar in AD 294. Laureate head right of Galerius. Reverse: Tetrarchs sacrificing before six-turreted enclosure. RIC VI, 15 var. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3620		Maximinus II, AD 309-313. Gold Aureus (5.28 g) minted at Serdica as Caesar, AD 305-306. Laureate head right of Maximinus II. Reverse: Maximinus standing left, holding globe and scepter; behind, two standards. RIC VI, 9b [as R3]. Lustrous, Superb Extremely Fine. " . S M . S D . " in the exergue signifies "Sacra Moneta Serdica" or "sacred money of Serdica". The mark in the mid-left field signifies the weight; these aurei were struck 60 to a Roman pound of gold. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3621		Maximinus II, AD 309-313. Gold Aureus (5.29 g) minted at Thessalonica, c. AD 311-313. Laureate head right of Maximinus II. Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter; at feet, in left field, eagle with wreath; in central right field, officina letter. RIC 44b [as R3]. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Triton XI (8 I 08), lot 993; ex Triton IV (5 XII 2000), lot 697. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 3622		Constans I, AD 337-350. Gold Semissis. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constans. Reverse: Victory seated right, cuirass to left, winged Genius raises shield for Victory to inscribe. RIC 41 [as R3]; C. 148. Very slight bend in flan. Some luster remaining, Superb Extremely Fine. Often the fractional denominations, such as this semissis, are rarer than their full-unit brethren. A similar situation exists for the silver half argenti of the tetrarchal period. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 3623		Constantius II, AD 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.55 g) minted as Augustus at Aquileia, AD 340-350. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Constantius II; around, wreath. Reverse: Victory seated right on cuirass inscribing shield being presented by winged Genius; around, wreath. RIC 44 [as R2]; C. 288. Of beautiful and even satin finish. Superb Extremely Fine. Of best style and early issue, probably indicated by the wreath decorating the periphery of both sides, this exemplary solidus portrays the second son of Constantine the Great and Fausta. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 3624		Constantius II, AD 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.37 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 351-354. Diademed and helmeted bust three-quarters to right, holding shield decorated with horse and rider. Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, holding inscribed shield. RIC 96 [as R2]; C. 116. NGC graded Choice AU; Strike 5/5; Surface 3/5; clipped. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. Ex Superior's 29 V 91 sale, lot 2058. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 3625		Constantius II, AD 337-361. AR Siliqua (3.0 g). Thessalonica mint. Diademed and cuirassed bust right of Constantius II. Reverse: Victory advancing left holding wreath. RIC 53 [as R2]. Well centered and well struck, lightly toned. NGC graded Choice AU*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5 . Quite scarce this choice. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 3626		Julian II, the Hellene, AD 360-363. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Sirmium. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Julian II. Reverse: Julian the Hellene advancing right, head turned, with hand on a kneeling and bound youthful captive; Julian holds a trophy. RIC 99A [as R4]; C. 78. Lustrous and well struck. Superb Extremely Fine. If you haven't as yet read "Julian" (or also the biography of Alexander Hamilton), authored by the often outspoken Gore Vidal, you've got a wonderful treat ahead! Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,638
Lot 3627		Jovian, AD 363-364. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Antioch, 27 June AD 363-16 Feb. 364. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Jovian. Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis seated, holding between them an inscribed shield. RIC 223 [as R2]; C. 8. About Extremely Fine. A weak and ineffectual military person, Jovian's reign was short and his gold coinage rare. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3628		Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted in Nicomedia, c. AD 368. Pearl-diademed bust left of the emperor in imperial mantle, holding mappa and scepter. Reverse: Nimbate brothers Valentinian and Valens seated facing on common throne, each holding mappa and short scepter; below, bound captives. RIC 16b.5 (as R2); Depeyrot 22/2. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine and very rare. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex S. C. Markoff Collection; Triton XI, 8 January 2008, lot 1010; Duerr-Michel, 8 November 1999, lot 49; Leu 7, 9 May 1973, lot 447. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 3629		Procopius, AD 365-366. AR Siliqua (1.84 g.) Minted in Cyzicus. Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: VOT V within wreath; Cyzicus mint mark in exergue. RIC IX 3a var; Cf. Sear 4120. Excellent metal and the finest siliqua of Procopius we have seen. Very Rare. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 3630		Procopius, AD 365-366. AE Centenionalis minted at Constantinople. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, left. Reverse: Procopius standing facing, head right, holds labarum and leans on a shield. RIC 17 (a); C. 8. Glossy dark brown patina. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3631		Gratian, AD 367-383. Gold Solidus (4.48 g) minted at Constantinople, 24 Aug. AD 367-17 Nov. AD 375. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Gratian. Reverse: Gratian, nimbate, standing right, holding long spear and globus. RIC 24 [as R2]; C. 35. An exquisite portrait, combined with a compelling reverse all wrapped up in a Virtually As Struck condition package, places this specimen at the top of the existing gold of Gratian. Virtually Mint State. This astute collector acquired only the finest of specimens, reflecting artistic qualities as well as the highest condition. This coin has both, as each does from his cabinet. Whether or not collectors' budgets can handle a run of Roman gold, don't overlook the silver and medium-small sized bronzes. In terms of investment, it is primarily this type of numismatic treasure that has led the modern agora. Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000. Ex Gemini III (9 I 07), lot 484. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $23,000
Lot 3632		Theodosius I, AD 379-395. Gold Solidus (4.35 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 388-393. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Theodosius, holding spear and shield; a cross ornaments his chest. Reverse: Helmeted Constantinopolis seated right, holding Victory on globe; in left field, star. RIC IX, p. 188, 64(b) [as R2]. Full nose, Superb Extremely Fine. This variety is sometimes attributed to Theodosius II or even as a barbaric issue; we are using RIC as our main reference. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3633		Very Rare Gold Solidus of Aelia Flaccilla, first wife of Theodosius I, AD 379-395. Gold Solidus (4.28 g) minted at Constantinople. Diademed and mantled bust right of Aelia Flaccilla. Reverse: Victory seated right on throne, inscribing Chi-Rho on shield set on column. Cf. RIC IX, 48 and the later emission, RIC 72 [both are as R4]. Perfectly centered with full legends. A handsome piece and an important rarity. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 3634		Constantine III, AD 407-411. AR Siliqua (1.6 g) minted at Arelate. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of the emperor, right. Reverse: Roma seated left, holds Victory and spear. Sear 4261; C. 7. An unusually bold strike for this rare issue. We note an ancient scrape at 7 o'clock not affecting the portrait. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 3635		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.25 g) minted at Thessalonica, c. AD 424-425. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Theodosius II standing facing, holding labarum and long cross; in left field, star. RIC X, p. 267, 36 [as R2]. Fully lustrous and Virtually Mint State. Note the well-delineated cross within circle on the chest of the reverse standing figure. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 3636		Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.29 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 425-429. Diademed and mantled bust right of Eudocia. Reverse: Cross within wreath. RIC X, 253 [as Rare]. Some light scratches noted. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575

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