Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 126

February 14-15 Coin Auction

Large Lots of Ancients

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 881		4-piece lot of Athens Silver Teradrachms, ca. 440 BC. Coins grade Fine to Very Fine, one with 2 banker-stamps, others with porosity and scratches. Four coins in lot. Estimated Value $700 - UP The William Taylor Mcanich Collection. (U.S. Army Lt. Col UN Peacekeeper during the Palestine/Israel conflict 1951-1955). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 882		Cappadocian Kingdom. 14-piece lot of Silver Drachms. Consists of various Kings of the 1st Century B.C. Coins range from Fine to Very Fine;. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex Superior Galleries, early 2000s. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $769
Lot 883		8-piece lot of Syrian Silver Tetradrachms of Vespasian, AD 69-79. Coins grade Fine. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 884		107-piece Roman Silver Coin Collection. Consists of 85 different AR Denarii covering the Roman Republic, Imperatorial and 1st thru 3rd centuries, Emperors and Empresses, includes a Tiberius "Tribute Penny" in VF. In addition, 22 various AR Antoninianii. Each well described. Coins range from Fair to Extremely Fine and better. Many coins have been over-cleaned, nonetheless, we urge careful inspection as this interesting lot contains lots off choice examples and many surprises. Also includes a few foreè (plated) coins not included in our count. Well worth in excess of our conservative estimate. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,100
Lot 885		6-piece group of Roman Imperial Bronzes. Consists of: Nerva, AD 96-98 AE Dupondius, RIC II, 81; Hadrian AD 117-138 AE Semis. RIC II, 685; Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180 AE Sestertius, RIC III, 861; Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180 AE Dupondius. RIC III, 1031; Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-180 AE Dupondius. RIC III, 828; Antioninus Pius, AD 138-161, RIC III, 934. Coins grade mostly Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP Each from CNG E-Auctions with full descriptions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $450
Lot 886		Opportunistic 250+ Ancient Roman Coin Collection. Each coin attributed and cataloged. Mostly bronzes including Sestertii, Dupondii, Aes and quadrans of the 1st thru 2nd centuries plus later issues of follii, AE 3's and AE 4's. Includes colonial issues from Alexandria and other Greek cities. Condition varies from Poor to Extremely Fine and better. Includes a number of scarce and rare late Roman Period bronzes in superb condition. We urge interested parties to take the time to personally inspect or have a knowledgeable dealer provide this service for you, as we cannot do this over the phone. This worthwhile collection also contains some unattributed issues such as Indo-Greek and related coins not in our count. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,080
Lot 887		23-piece lot of mostly Late Roman Bronzes. A fine mix of 3rd and 4th century coinage. Includes some choice quality follii of Diocletian, Constantius I and Maximianus. We also note a few quality AR antoninianii. Coins range from Very Good to Extremely Fine with some better, some worse. We urge prospective bidders to examine this interesting lot. Estimated Value $350 - UP Purchased from Joel L. Malter and Colosseum Coin (tickets included). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $432
Lot 888		9-piece hoard of Constans with Constantine IV Gold Solidii, ca. 654-659. Each gold solidus struck in Constantinople. Bust of Constans with long beard facing right, smaller bust of Constantine IV, beardless wearing chlamys and crown with cross between them. Reverse: Cross potent on base and three steps. Beneath: CONOB. cf. S-959; D.O. 25. All exhibit mint luster and grade Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,800
Lot 889		14-piece Byzantine Gold and Electrum Collection. Consists of 14 different coins from Justin II, ca. 528 thru Empire of Nicaea, ca. 1254. Each coin is fully described and has some damage ie. creases, graffiti, edge marks, etc. Otherwise, coins are mostly Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,600
Lot 890		Kushan Empire Hoard of 235 Bronze Tetradrachms, ca. 3rd-5th Century AD. Uncleaned and unsearched, as found. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex. The Ora Eads Estate. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $769
Lot 891		A Dozen Different Sasanian Silver Drachms. Consists of various rulers including some scarcer types. Coins range in grade from Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Lot of 12 coins. Estimated Value $250 - UP Mostly acquired at various Joel Malter Gallery Auctions (tickets included). View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660