Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

Roman Imperial Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3412		Constantius II, AD 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.41g) minted at Sirmium, AD 351-355. Helmeted, diademed, cuirassed bust facing 3/4 right of Constantius II, holding spear and shield adorned with horseman running down enemy. Reverse: Roma and Constantinople seated, supporting shield between them. RIC 9; Cohen 112. Of excellent style. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 3413		Magnentius, AD 350-353. Reduced AE 1 minted at Treveri, c. AD 352-353. Bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Magnentius. Reverse: Large Χ-P monogram flanked by α and ω. RIC 320; Cohen 31. Attractive blue-green patina. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 1, 10 March 1995, lot 775; The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3414		Vetranio, AD 350. Heavy Maiorina minted in Siscia, March-December AD 350. Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right of Vetranio; to left, A. Reverse: Vetranio in military attire standing left, holding a vexillum adorned with Χ-P monogram in each hand; above, star, to left, A. RIC 281; Cohen 1. An outstanding example of this rare issue. Nice dark brown patina and with splendid portrait. Minor flatness on reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Freeman & Sear Fixed Price List 4, Summer 1996, lot D88; The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3415		Julian II, AD 361-363. Gold Solidus (4.49g) minted at Antioch. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Julian II. Reverse: Helmeted soldier standing right, head reverted, holding trophy in left hand and placing right on kneeling captive. RIC 199; Cohen 79. Faint grafitti on the neck. Rare. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3416		Jovian, AD 363-364. Gold Solidus (4.44g) minted at Antioch. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Jovian. Reverse: Roma and Constantinople seated, supporting shield between them. RIC 224; Cohen --. Extremely Fine and rare. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 3417		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. Choice Very Fine. A weak and ineffectual military person, Jovian's reign was short and his gold coinage rare. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3418		Valentinian I, AD 364-375. Gold Solidus (4.44g) minted at Trier, AD 367-375. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Valentinian I. Reverse: Valentinian I and Valens enthroned facing, holding globe between them; above, Victory; below, palm branch. RIC 17b; Cohen 43. Edge mark at 4:00. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3419		Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.49 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 364-367. Diademed bust of Valens, draped in imperial mantle, holding mappa and short scepter. Reverse: Emperor standing, head right, holding labarum with Christogram and Victory on globe, holding wreath; the emperor spurns bound and kneeling captive to left. RIC 3(b) [as R2]; C. 43. Beautiful style, finely detailed on a full, broad flan. Lustrous and Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 3420		Valens, AD 364-378. Gold Solidus (4.35g) minted at Milan, AD 364-367. Diademed bust left of Valens in imperial mantle, holding mappa and short scepter. Reverse: Valens and Valentinian I, both nimbate and in imperial mantle, enthroned facing, each holding mappa and scepter. RIC 3b; Cohen 89. Very Rare. A few minor edge marks and signs of cleaning on the face. About Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 3421		Procopius, AD 365-366. Gold Solidus (3.99 g) minted at Constantinople. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Procopius. Reverse: Emperor standing left, head right, holding spear and shield. RIC Vol. IX, 2(a) [as R4]; C. 5. We note some scratches and graffiti, as well as some file marks on the edge. Nevertheless, an excellent portrait of this extremely rare coin. Very Fine. Often designated a usurper, Procopius was a general of Julian the Hellene. After Julian was killed in AD 363 in a battle against the Persians, Procopius led a rebellion at Constantinople, where this coin was struck. Valens, warring against the barbarians on several fronts, had Procopius murdered in AD 366. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3422		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 $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 3423		Gratian, AD 367-383. Gold Solidus (4.41g) minted at Antioch, AD 367-375. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust righ of Gratian. Reverse: Vcitory seated right on cuirass, inscribing shield; to right, Χ-P monogram. Cf. RIC 21b (rosette diadem and different obverse legend break). Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3424		Gratian, AD 367-383. AR Siliqua minted at Trier, AD 375-378. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Gratian. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding spear and Victory on globe. RSC 871b; RIC 46b. Toned. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 3425		Valentinian II, AD 375-392. Gold Solidus (4.25 g) minted at Antioch, AD 378-383. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Valentinian II. Reverse: Victory seated right inscribing shield; in right field, Christogram. RIC Vol. IX, p. 282, 39(a) [as R2]; C.52. Edge slightly filed. Lustrous and well struck, imparting a certain strength to the coin; a portrait of fine sensitivity. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 3426		Valentinian II, AD 375-392. Gold Solidus (4.43g) minted at Constantinople, AD 378-383. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Valentinian II. Reverse: Helmeted Constantinople enthroned facing, head right, holding scepter and globe, foot on prow. RIC 44b; Cohen 1. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 3427		Valentinian II, AD 375-392. AR Light Miliarense minted at Lugdunum, AD 388-392. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Valentinian II. Reverse: Emperor in military attire standing facing, head left, holding vexillum in left hand and resting right on grounded shield; in exergue, LVGPS. RSC 18�; RIC 40; Gnecchi 2. Very rare. Beautifully toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts 20, 9-10 March 1988, lot 570. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 3428		Theodosius I, AD 379-395. Gold Solidus (4.43g) minted at Sirmium, AD 393-395. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Theodosius I. Reverse: Emperor in military attire, standing right, left foot on captive, holding Victory on globe and standard adorned with Χ-P monogram. Cf. RIC 13b (officina E). Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 3429		Eugenius, AD 392-394. AR Siliqua minted at Milan. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Eugenius. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear. RSC 141b; RIC 32a. Toned, with an attractive portrait. Slightly ragged flan. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3430		Arcadius, AD 383-408. Gold Solidus (4.41g) minted in Constantinople, c. AD 395-402. Helmeted, cuirassed bust 3/4 right of Arcadius, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Constantinople seated facing, head right, right foot on prow, holding scepter and Victory on globe. DOC 210-211. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. Ex Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 1, 10 March 1995, lot 797; The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 3431		Arcadius, AD 383-408. Gold Solidus (4.42 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 402-403. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Arcadius, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory seated right, inscribing shield. RIC Vol. X, 22 [as R3]. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex Lacam Collection, lot 170. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 3432		Arcadius, AD 383-408. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 397-403. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Arcadius, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned right, holding Victory on globe. RIC Vol. X, 37 [as R2]. Some minor scrapes and marks, the most apparent being in the right obverse field. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 3433		Honorius, AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.43g) minted at Sirmium, AD 393-395. Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right of Honorius. Reverse: Honorius in military attire standing right, left foot on captive, holding Victory on globe and standard adorned with Χ-P monogram. RIC 15d. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 3434		Honorius, AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.41g). Minted at Ravenna. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing right. Reverse: Honorius standing r., holding standard and Victory, left foot on captive; R in field. Cf. S-4244. NGC graded AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5, light scratches. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3435		Honorius, AD 393-423. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 403-408. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Honorius holding spear. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned right, holding scepter and Victory on globe; in left field, star. D.O. (Late Roman Coins) 769-770; RIC —; MIRB "Th. II" V 52a. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3436		Honorius, AD 393-423. AR Light Miliarense (4.21 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 408-420. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust left of Honorius. Reverse: Emperor standing to right, head left, holding globe; in left field, star. RIC Vol. X, 369 [as Rare]; MIRB 62. Nicely toned with a few planchet flaws on neck (probably natural). Bold. Extremely Fine. Mark in left obverse field is raised, having been produced at the mint. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. Ex Lanz 121 (22 XI 04), lot 645. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 3437		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.38 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 403-408. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned facing with head right, holding scepter and Victory on globe; in left field, star. RIC Vol. X, 31 [as R2]; MIB 12a. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3438		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.43 g) minted at Thessalonica, c. AD 408-410. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Helmeted Constantinopolis seated right, holding Victory on globe; in left field, star. Cf. RIC Vol. X, p. 244, 44 [as R3]; Depeyrot 46/3. Some faint graffiti is noted in the obverse fields, otherwise, lustrous. Extremely Fine. The epigraphy and portrait indicate a possible barbaric mintage. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3439		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.36 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 425. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Theodosius enthroned and Valentinian standing facing, each holding mappa and cross. RIC Vol. X, 234 [as Rare]; MIB 22. A couple of minute pinpoint marks in right obverse field. Well struck on a full, broad flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Ex Lacam Collection, lot 191. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 3440		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.36 g) minted at Thessalonica, AD 408-420. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Helmeted Constantinopolis seated right, holding Victory on globe; in left field, star. RIC Vol. X, p. 266, 360 [as R3]. Nice large flan and of provincial style. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3441		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 415. Tall-helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, each holding a scepter and supporting inscribed shield. RIC Vol. X, 207 [as R2]; MIB 5. Rare bust type. Faint signs of old cleaning. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 3442		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.44 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 425-429. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Theodosius II, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Two emperors enthroned, each holding mappa and cross. RIC Vol. X, 237 [as Scarce]. Expert edge repair. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 3443		Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Semissis (2.15 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 420-422. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Theodosius II. Reverse: Victory seated right, inscribing shield; in left field, star; in right field, Christogram. RIC Vol. X, 223 [as R2]. Some insignificant hairlines on obverse. A lovely coin. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3444		Galla Placidia, mother of Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 441-450. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right of Galla Placidia; above, Hand of God holding crown. Reverse: Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding cross on globe and scepter; star in left field. RIC Vol. X, 305 [as R4]; cf. C. 2.We note burnishing in the fields, nonetheless, a very pleasing example of this very rare issue. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Remember how confusing we found the intermarriages and intimacies of the early empresses of the AD 1st century, like Antonia, Julia Titi, Domitia, etc.? The early to middle AD 5th century has great complexities also. Do we think more of Galla Placidia as half-sister of Honorius and Arcadius, as wife of one of the kingpins of the sack of Rome, as wife of the then current general Constantius, as daughter of Theodosius I, as mother of the youthful Valentinian III? What a tangled family tree! This cataloguer will try his best to keep her activities straight and use the RIC (Volume X) Theodosius II headings as a guide. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 3445		Aelia Eudocia, wife of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.20 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 425-429. Diademed and draped bust right of Aelia Eudocia. Reverse: Cross within wreath. RIC Vol. X, 253 [as Rare]; MIB 50. Lustrous and boldly struck from fresh dies. An exquisite and perhaps unequaled example of this rare empress. Superb Extremely Fine. At the beginning of her reign, Aelia Eudocia was quite active in politics, but more and more she devoted her time to her writings and to building monasteries and churches. At her death in AD 460, Aelia Eudocia was buried in Jerusalem in one of the churches she had earlier erected. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex Rauch 80 (1 VI 07), lot 297. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 3446		Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Solidus (4.32 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 414. Diademed and draped bust right of Aelia Pulcheria; above, Hand of God holding wreath. Reverse: Victory seated right inscribing Christogram on shield. RIC Vol. X, 205 [as R2]; MIB 14. Some light to moderate scratches on obverse. Some luster still present with a few marks on edge. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex Gorny & Mosch 133 (11 X 04), lot 564. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,451
Lot 3447		Aelia Pulcheria, sister of Theodosius II, AD 402-450. Gold Tremissis (1.44 g) minted at Constantinople, c. AD 416. Diademed and draped bust right of Aelia Pulcheria. Reverse: Cross within wreath. RIC Vol. X, 214 [as R2]; MIB 49. Lustrous and an uncommonly bold strike. Virtually Mint State. As an unusual and caring last will, effected upon her death in AD 453, Aelia Pulcheria gave all her possessions to the needy. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,737
Lot 3448		Valentinian III, 425-455 AD. Gold Solidus (4.49 g) minted at Rome, AD 435. Consular bust left of Valentinian III holding mappa and cross. Reverse: Emperor enthroned facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and cross; in field, R - M. RIC Vol. X, 2034 [as R3]; C. 41. Flan slightly wavy. Somewhat weakly struck and of unusual Western style. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 3449		Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.37 g) minted at Ravenna, c. AD 430-445. Diademed and cuirassed bust right of Valentinian III. Reverse: Emperor standing, facing, holding long cross and Victory on globe. RIC Vol. X, 2018; C. 19. Edge smoothing at 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock, excellent detail. About Extremely Fine. Cf. Lacam Collection, lot 125. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 3450		Licinia Eudoxia, wife of Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted at Rome, c. AD 440-455. Draped bust facing of Licinia Eudoxia, wearing spiked headdress with pendillia, cross at top. Reverse: Empress enthroned facing, holding cross on globe and long cruciform scepter; R - M in field. RIC Vol. X, 2016 [as R5]; C. 1. Extreme rarity. Face in low relief, displaying great delicacy of engraving. Struck on a large, round flan, showing complete legends. Extremely Fine. Licinia Eudoxia, born in AD 422, was the daughter of Theodosius II and Eudocia, and married Valentinian III in AD 437. This was not a time to be living in the western part of the Roman Empire, so after Valentinian's death, she eventually moved to the East. At this time the sack of Rome took place by the Vandals, so Licinia Eudoxia first went to Carthage, then Constantinople. Her coins are of extreme rarity, and in gazing upon this one, one can see the heralding of early Byzantine art, with its flatness, static poses and singular dimension. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Ex Biaggi collection 2357. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41,400
Lot 3451		Leo I, AD 457-474. Gold Solidus (4.48g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing of Leo I, holding spear and shield. Reverse: Victory standing left, holding long cross; to right, star. RIC 605. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. The Joseph Melchione Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891

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