Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Ancient Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4570		Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. "Divus Augustus" AE Dupondius, struck under Nerva, 98 AD. Interesting and scarce. Radiate head of Augustus right; DIVVS AVGVSTVS. Reverse: Rudder, with globe behind; IMP NERVA CAES AVG REST SC. RIC 131 (Nerva); C. 568 (Aug.). Well centered but metal somewhat porous, with a few light smoothing marks on reverse. Very Fine / Fine plus. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 4571		Augustus & Agrippa. Lot of Two AE Aes, of Nemausus, Gaul, struck after 16 BC. Each: Heads of Agrippa back to back, Agrippa, left, with rostral crown, Agustus bare. Reverse: Crocodile right, before wreathed palm to which it is chained. RPC 523 (lighter weight series). Patinas: one with brown-dark green, other with brown, green and slight red. One Fine, other Near Very fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 185, 186. View details	Realized $138
Lot 4572		Agrippa, d. 12 BC. AE As. A choice coin. Struck under Caligula, 37-41 AD. Head of Agrippa left, wearing rostral crown. Reverse: Neptune stands left, holding trident, dolphin in outstretched hand. RIC 58; C. 3. Sharply struck on spacious flan. Splendid, bold portrait, with choice dark green, glossy patina, only faintly rough on reverse. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 4573		Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. "Tribute Penny." Choice example, on nice round flan. Laureate head right. Reverse: Livia (as Pax) enthroned right, holding long scepter and olive branch; plain legs to chair. RIC 30; BMCRE 48. Portrait in bold relief, well struck up and handsome. Reverse finely detailed and exceptional for the series. Good metal, with artistic toning. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $375 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 4574		Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. "Tribute Penny." Laureate head right. Reverse: Livia (as Pax) enthroned right, holding long scepter and olive branch; ornate legs to chair. RIC 30; BMCRE 48. Light porosity in obverse fields and reverse periphery. Attractively toned, with better portrait for the series. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 4575		Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint. "Tribute Penny." Laureate head of Tiberius right. Reverse: Livia, as Pax, enthroned right, holding branch and scepter. RIC 30; RSC 16a. Clean, sharp strike, with good portrait and superior reverse art for this series. Good Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 187. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 4576		Tiberius, 14-37 AD. AE 29 mm. (As), of Utica, Zeugitana, struck c. 27-28 AD. Scarce. Bare head of Tiberius left. Reverse: Draped and veiled Livia seated right, holding patera and scepter; C VIB MARSO PR COS DR CAE Q PR T G RVFVS F C. RPC 733; SNG Cop. 438. A bit of minor peripheral striking flatness, but with very good, bold provincial portrait. Glossy brown patina. Very Fine, the obverse better. Estimated Value $400 - 550. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 188. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 4577		Caligula, 37-41 AD. AE Sestertius, 40-41 AD. Rare. Laureate head of Caligula left. Reverse: Inscription in four lines, within oak wreath. RIC 53; C. 26. Well centered, even strike on quite round flan. Light smoothing to fields, with faint scratches front and back. Fine plus. Estimated Value $375 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $449
Lot 4578		Claudius, 41-54 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 41-42 AD. Bare head of Claudius left. Reverse: Constantia, helmeted, stands left, holding spear. RIC 95. Some patchy porosity, otherwise clean, sharp strike. Pleasing portrait and deep chestnut brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 190. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4579		Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Didrachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia, struck c. 58-60 AD. Laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: Draped bust of Agrippina right. RPC 3632; RIC 11(Cappadocia). Toned. Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 194. View details	Realized $86
Lot 4580		Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Drachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia, struck c. 63-65 AD. Laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: Laureate head of Claudius right. RPC 3648; RIC 622. Toned, the metal lightly porous. Interesting portrait of Claudius. Very Fine / Very Fine plus. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 193. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 4581		Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Antioch, Syria, struck c. 58/60 AD. Laureate head of youthful Nero right, wearing aegis. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, upright palm before; date (years 6 and 108) at right. RPC 4180; Wruck 37. Good metal, but usual tight planchet. Faintly toned. Very Fine plus. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 192. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 4582		Nero, 54-68 AD. AR Tetradrachm of Syria, Uncertain mint, struck c. 63-68 AD. Laureate head of Nero right, star behind. Reverse: Laureate head of Claudius right. RPC 4123; BMC Galatia p. 172, 172. Pleasing portraits, on better metal. A nice Very Fine. Estimated Value $375 - 475. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 278. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 4583		Nero, 54-68 AD. AE Semis, struck 64 AD. Nice group. Laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: Table with wreath and urn on top, sides with griffin ornament. RIC 228-230 var. Also, Roman Republic, Anonymous, AE Litra, c. 24-235 BC: Youthful Mars, helmeted / Head of horse; Syd. 26; Craw. 25/3. Plus, an AR Denarius of Maximus, 235-238 AD: Laureate, cuirassed bust / Providentia; RIC 13. Coins well struck and well centered. Nero sharp, with nice dark green patina, but on very small flan. Lot of 3 coins. Coins average Extremely Fine, plus or minus. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 4584		Nero, 54-68 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 65 AD. Laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: Temple of Janus. RIC 306; C. 171. Slight legend weakness, but sharp portrait and temple. With pleasing variegated green and dark brown patina. Also, an AE As, Rome, 42 AD., of Claudius, 41-54 AD: Bare head left / Libertas right, holding pileus; RIC 113; C. 47. With choice detailed portrait and fine green patina, but reverse surfaces rough. Lot of 2 coins. Coins Choice Very Fine or better. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 4585		Nero, 54-68 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 66 AD. Laureate head of Nero right. Reverse: Roma seated left on mound of shields, holding Victory and parazonium. RIC 274; BMCRE 178. A little softly struck towards one edge, but elegant style front and back. Light chestnut brown to orichalcum patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 4586		Nero, 54-68 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck c. 66 AD. Laureate bust of Nero right, aegis at shoulder. Reverse: Roma seated left on cuirass and shields, holding Victory and parazonium. RIC 329 var. Full sharp strike, of fine style, but rough surfaces and with flan crack. Deep brown patina with orichalcum highlights. Very Fine, or better. Estimated Value $100 - 200. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 195. View details	Realized $150
Lot 4587		Nero, 54-68 AD. AE As, struck 66 AD. Laureate head of Nero left. Reverse: Victory alightling left, holding round shield. RIC 352; C. 299. Nicely centered, with suberb glossy green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4588		Galba, 68-69 AD. AR Denarius, Tarraco(?), struck 68 AD. Rare. Laureate head right. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia, branch in outstretched hand. RIC 54; BMCRE 164. Obverse perfectly centered and tack sharp, with pristine, wonderful portrait, and original light hoard patina. Reverse with some field smoothing, and remains of black patina. Nearly Mint State / Choice Very fine. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $495
Lot 4589		Galba, 68-69 AD. Lot of Two AR Denarii. The Roma reverse rare. Bare head right / Legend in three lines, within oak wreath (RIC 176). Also a Terraco(?) Denarius: Laureate head right, globe below neck / Roma, in miltary attire, advancing right, holding Victory and spear (RIC 57). First with fine portrait, but long flan crack, apparently plugged. Second with short flan crack, deeply toned. Lot of 2 coins. Coins average Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 250. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 197, 198. View details	Realized $207
Lot 4590		Otho, 69 AD. AR Denarius. Bare head of Otho right. Reverse: Jupiter enthroned right, holding scepter and thunderbolt. RIC 21; BMCRE 10. Toned, almost a steel blue-gray. Stylish portrait of Otho. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 199. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4591		Vitellius, 69-69 AD. AR Denarius 69 AD. Laureate head of Vitellius right. Reverse: Veiled and draped Vesta enthroned right, holding patera and baton. RIC 83; BMCRE 15. Choice sharp strike, deeply toned. Very Fine, or slightly better. Estimated Value $250 - 350. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 4592		Vespasian, 69-79 AD. "Judaea Capta Issue." AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 69-70 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Jewess sits in attitude of mourning, to right of tropaium. RIC 15; Hendin 759. Minor planchet flaw on reverse. Nicely centered and toned. Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 200. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 201. View details	Realized $98
Lot 4593		Vespasian, 69-79 AD. "Judaea Capta Issue." AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 71 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Vespasian, in military attire right, foot resting on helmet and holding parazonium, stands before palm tree, at base of which a Jewess sits in mourning. RIC 427; Hendin 775. Fields smoothed, also some tooling to Vespasian's hair, and along his reverse figure. Still, the portrait bold and agreable. Dark green to green-black patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $650-UP. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 201. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 4594		Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AE As, Rome mint, struck 71 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Aequitas standing left, holding scepter and scales. RIC 482; C. 13. Sharply struck on spacious flan, with pleasing dark green-black patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4595		Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, struck 72-73 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Simpulum, sprinkler, jug, and lituus. RIC 42; BMCRE 64. Good portrait, handsome coin. With lightly iridescent old collection toning. Very Fine plus, the reverse better. Estimated Value $175 - 275. This coin purchased on 12/10/55 for $6.00. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 4596		Divus Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, struck under Titus, 80-81 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Inscribed shield, supported by two capricorns. RIC 63 (Titus). Choice, sharp little portrait on round flan. Faintly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 4597		Titus, 79-81 AD., as Caesar. AR Denarius, struck 79 AD. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: Bound captive kneeling right at foot of trophy. RIC 208; BMCRE 258. Well struck, with pleasing light toning. Good example of less common issue, generally associated with his Judaean victories. About Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 207. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 4598		Titus, 79-81 AD. AR Denarius, struck 80 AD. Pleasing example of this popular type. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: Elephant walking left. RIC 22a; BMCRE 43. Choice, sharply struck portrait in bold relief -- the elephant stylish too! Faintly toned, with luster. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $325 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 4599		Domitian, 81-96 AD. Medallic Bilingual AE 37 mm. of Philippopolis, Thrace. Rare! An exceptional example of this rare type. Laureate head of Domitian right; legend in Latin. Reverse: Tyche-like female figure, in chiton and mural crown(?), stands left, holding patera and two ears of corn; before her, river god, Hebrus, reclines holding reed, arm on overturned urn, reed behind; Greek legend around. RPC 351; Mouchmov 3-5. Bold, stylish portrait in excellent variegated deep green, red and brown patina. Finely centered on spacious round flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 4600		Domitian, 81-96 AD. AR Denarius, struck 87 AD. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Minerva on prow right, brandishing arms, owl below. RIC 93. With lightly iridescent old collection toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 4601		Nerva, 96-98 AD. AR Denarius, struck 96 AD. Laureate head right / Aequtias standing right, holding scales and cornucopia (RIC 1). Also a Denarius of Trajan, 98-117 AD.: Laureate and draped bust right / Aeternitas standing left, holding heads of Sol and Luna RIC 91). Nerva, metal faintly porous. Trajan, with less common, more interesting reverse. Lot of 2 coins. Coins grade Fine - Very fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 217,219. View details	Realized $75
Lot 4602		Trajan, 98-117 AD. AR Denarius 103 AD. Laureate and draped bust of Trajan right. Reverse: Abundantia standing left, holding ears of corn and cornucopia, modius at left, prow behind right. RIC 166; BMCRE 169 Appealing light gray to russet toning. Finely centered on full, nearly round flan. The reverse die fresh and sharp. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4603		Trajan, 98-117 AD. AE 22 mm., of Caesarea, Cappadocia, struck 98/99 AD. Laureate head of Trajan right; Greek legend around. Reverse: Greek legend in two lines, within regnal wreath. SGIC 1069; BMC p. 58, 100. Boldly struck portrait, in deep black-green patina. Finely centered on nice round flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4604		Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Billon Tetradrachm, Alexandria, struck 129-130 AD. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Radiate and draped bust of Helios right; date in field (year 14). BMC 584. Well centered on round flan, with sharp strikes on better metal. Lightly toned and handsome. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 4605		Aelius, as Caesar 136-138 AD. AR Denarius, struck 137 AD. Scarce. Bareheaded, draped bust of Aelius right. Reverse: Concordia seated left, arm resting on cornucopia, patera in outstretched hand. RIC 437; BMCRE 988. Well centered, with slight green deposits on reverse, but portrait quite handsome. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 4606		Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck 140-144 AD. Laureate head of Pius right Reverse: Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC 610; C. 556. Sharp portrait. Pleasant matte brown and green patina. Near Very Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 226. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4607		Diva Faustina, wife of Antoninus Pius, d. 141 AD. AR Denarius. Draped bust of Faustina Sr. right. Reverse: Vesta stands left, holding simpulum and Palladium. RIC 368; C. 108. Light scratches front and back, but with elegant portrait, and fine iridescent old collection toning. Virtually Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. "Acquired on 11/11/55 for $4.00". View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 4608		Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD, as Caesar. AR Denarius, struck 148-149 AD. Bare head of Aurelius right. Reverse: Minerva standing right, holding spear, hand on shield. RIC 444; C. 618. Cleaned, but quite good youthful portrait. Very Fine, obverse better. Estimated Value $75 - 125. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 228. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 4609		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 4610		Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD. AR Denarius, struck 161-162 AD. Bare head of Verus right. Reverse: Providentia standing left, holding cornucopia, globe in outstretched hand. RIC 482; C. 155. Well centered sharp, clean strike. Lightly toned. Handsome coin. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4611		Clodius Albinus, as Caesar, 195-197 AD. AR Denarius, struck 193 AD. Bare head of Albinus right. Reverse: Minerva stands left, arm on shield, holding up olive branch. RIC 7; C. 48. Well struck, metal faintly porous. Lightly toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 4612		Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus. AR Denarius. Draped bust of Domna right. Reverse: Fortuna stands left, holding cornucopia, arm on rudder. RIC 552; C. 55. Finely centered, lustrous, and with lightly iridescent old collection toning. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 4613		Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Lot of Two AR Denarii, dated 213 and 216 AD. An attractive pair. Laureate head right / Serapis left, holding scepter.; RIC 208. Also, Laureate head right / Jupiter frontal, head left, holding fulmen and scepter. RIC275a. Both well centered, sharp strikes, with good portraits. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 150. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 238, 239. View details	Realized $81
Lot 4614		Geta, 209-212 AD, as Caesar. AR Denarius, struck 200-202 AD. Scarce type. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of young Geta right. Reverse: Nobilitas stands right, holding scepter and Palladium. RIC 13a; C. 90. Well centered on round flan, with pleasing youthful portrait. Toned and lustrous; some cleanable deposits, mostly on reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 4615		Macrinus, 217-218 AD. AR Denarius, struck 217 AD. Laureate, cuirassed bust of Macrinus right. Reverse: Felicitas stands left, holding caduceus and scepter. RIC 6; C. 147. Old collection toning, lightly iridescent. Attractive. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. "Acquired on 11/11/55 for $6.00". View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 4616		Macrinus, 217-218 AD. AR Denarius, struck 217 AD. Good lot. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Macrinus right. Reverse: Jupiter left, holding thunderbolt. RIC 15. Also a scarce Denarius, c. 158-159 AD., of Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD: Laureate head right / Temple of the Augusti; RIC 290a. Both well centered fresh strikes, the Pius on very thick flan. Lot of 2 coins. Macrinus Choice Very Fine, Pius better. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 4617		Macrinus, 217-218 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Macrinus right. Reverse: Fides stands holding standard in each hand, head to right, foot upon helmet. RIC 67; C. 23. Well centered. Metal with light granular texture, small flan lamination on reverse. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 150. Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 242. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 4618		Macrinus, 217-218 AD. AR Denarius. Laureate, cuirassed bust of Macrinus right. Reverse: Jupiter stands left, holding fulmen and scepter. RIC 73; C. 33. Old collection toning, lightly iridescent. Good portrait. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 150. "Acquired on 11/11/55 for $6.00". View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 4619		Diadumenian, 218 AD, as Caesar. AR Denarius. Scarce. Bare headed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Diadumenian right. Reverse: Diadumenian stands frontal, looking right, holding scepter and standard, two standards at right. RIC 102a; C. 3. A trifle softly struck, with lamination spot in field, but with charming, delicate portrait. Old collection toning, a soft matte gray with iridescent luster underneath. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265

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