Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 109

January 27-30, 2019 Long Beach

Roman Imperial Coinage

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2137		Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (26.91 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 128-132. Laureate and bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: Neptune standing left, foot on prow, holding dolphin and trident. RIC 634. Banti 174. Brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 700 Ex CNG Auction 281, lot 319. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 2138		Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (22.19 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 132-135. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Galley with seven rowers and a hortator sailing left. RIC 706. Very scarce. Brown and green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 209, lot 357. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 2139		Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (25.69 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 132-135. Laureate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: Galley with five rowers and a hortator sailing left. RIC 706. Brown patina, porous and rough. Nice Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 209, lot 358, the D. Allghieri Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2140		Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (25.98 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 134-138. Bare-headed and draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: CAPPA-DOCIA, Cappadocia standing facing, head left, holding Mt. Argaeus and standard. RIC 847; Banti 117. Rare. Dark brown and tan patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 900 Ex CNG 276, lot 403 (realized $1650.). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,050
Lot 2141		Hadrian. Æ Sestertius (24.71 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 134-138. Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Emperor standing right, holding roll, clasping hands with Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus. RIC 805. Pleasing uniform chocolate brown patina, reverse slightly off center. Very Fine. Estimate Value $350 - 450 Ex CNG Auction 209, lot 360. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2142		Hadrian. Æ Dupondius (13.08 g), AD 117-138. Rome, AD 124-128. Radiate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: Fides standing facing, head right, holding grain ears and basket of fruit. RIC 656. Attractive olive-green patina, chip in the patina on the reverse, some areas of roughness. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 Ex CNG 66 (19 May 2004), 1455. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 2143		Hadrian. Æ Dupondius (12.79 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 120-122. Radiate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: Salus standing facing, head left, foot resting on globe, holding patera and rudder. RIC 604a. Excellent portrait. Lovely green patina with some reddish areas. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 253, lot 324. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 2144		Hadrian. Æ As (10.64 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 132-134. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Liberalitas standing right, emptying contents of cornucopiae. RIC 729. Fine style. Dark green patina. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 243, lot 341; Ex A. Lynn Coll, Freeman & Sear 7 (22 February 2002), lot 478. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 2145		Hadrian. Æ As (10.93 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 124-128. Laureate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse: Galley with three oarsmen and a horator sailing right. RIC 673d. Apple-green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 2146		Aelius. Æ Sestertius (26.53 g), Caesar, AD 136-138. Rome, under Hadrian, AD 137. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Aelius right. Reverse: Pannonia standing facing, head left, holding vexillum and gathering up dress. RIC 1059. Rare. Nice emerald green patina, minor deposits. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 700 Ex CNG 90 (23 May 2012), 1550 (sold for $1100.). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 2147		Antoninus Pius, AD 138-161. Silver Denarius (3.56g). Mint of Rome, AD 152-153. Laureate head of Pius facing r. Reverse: Annona standing l. holding two grain-ears and resting hand on modius with grain-ears, set on prow. RIC 221; RSC 290. Very well struck on a full flan and attractively toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2148		Antoninus Pius. Silver Denarius (3.15 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 145-147. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, C-O-S I-I-II, clasped hands holding caduceus and grain ears. RIC 136; BMC 530; RSC 344. Lovely style. Untoned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2149		Antoninus Pius, with Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar. Æ Sestertius (26.51 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 140-144. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right. RIC 1212; Banti 9. Rare. Dark green and brown patina, minor roughness. Very Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 800 Ex CNG 90 (23 May 2012), lot 1552 (realized $1500.). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $810
Lot 2150		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (26.50 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 140. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins. RIC 648; Banti 439. Dark reddish-brown patina, a couple of tiny pits. Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 600 Ex John Bitner Collection (CNG 84, 5 May 2010), 1027; CNG 63 (21 May 2003), 1364. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $570
Lot 2151		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (25.88 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 141-143. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Juno Sospita advancing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield, preceded by serpent. RIC 608; Banti 201. Very rare. Brown patina, minor pit on neck. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 Ex John Bitner Collection (CNG 84, 5 May 2010), 1033; Peus 378 (28 April 2004), 619. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 2152		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (26.62 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 141-143. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: REX ARMENIIS DATVS, emperor standing left, holding roll and placing hand on head of Armenian king, who raises hand to adjust tiara. RIC 619. Rare. Brown patina, several light cleaning scratches in fields. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 700 Ex CNG 84 (5 May 2010), lot 1035 (realized $1000.). As Rome and Parthia (and, later, the Sasanians) vied with one another for control of the border territories in eastern Anatolia and northern Syria, the kingdom of Armenia became a crucial prize for both. With a client-king installed on its throne, Armenia could sereve as an important buffer for either empire. Thus, the appointment of a new ruler to the Armenian throne was an important event. Given that this sestertius was struck during the third consulship of Pius (AD 140-144), the only possible candidate for the new Armenian king represented heere is Sohemo (first reign, circa AD 140/44) From the CNG catalog description. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 2153		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (26.49 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 143/4. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Victory flying right, holding trophy. RIC 717a; Banti 178. Dark reddish-brown patina, some light pitting. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex D. Alighieri Collection (CNG 81, 20 May 2009), 1030. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2154		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (21.39 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 143/4. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius left. Reverse: Fides standing facing, head right, holding grain ears and basket of fruit. RIC 716b. Glossy reddish-brown patina. Edge split at 3 o'clock. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 215, lot 462. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 2155		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (23.78 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 141-143. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: TIBERIS, Tiber reclining left, leaning on rock which pours out water, resting right hand on ship and holding reed. RIC 643.Rare. Reddish-brown patina with rough surfaces. Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 246, lot 394. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 2156		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (29.30 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 145-147. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Emperor driving slow quadriga left, extending hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter. RIC 767a. Glossy apple-green patina, rough surfaces. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 208, lot 391. Antoninus Pius. AD 138-161. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 29.30 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck AD 145-147. Laureate head right / Pius driving slow quadriga left, extending hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter. RIC III 767a. VF, green patina, rough surfaces. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 2157		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (26.67 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 147/8. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae. RIC 772. Lovely glossy dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2158		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (25.15 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 147. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Felicitas standing facing, head left, holding hippocamp and winged caduceus. RIC 770. Brown patina, a few minor surface flaws. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 259, lot 328. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 2159		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (28.33 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 149. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Crossed cornucopiae from which a grape bunch flanked by two grain ears hang, surmounted by busts of two boys facing one another. RIC 857. Rare. Dark brown patina, a few light scratches in field on reverse. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 700 Ex CNG 70 (21 September 2005), 777. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 2160		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (26.07 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 158. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST, cult images of Divus Augustus and Diva Livia within octastyle temple set on podium of four steps; figure of Divus Augustus between two reclining figures on pediment, quadriga at top of roofline, acroteria (Romulus on left, Aeneas bearing Anchises on right) at bottom of roofline. RIC 1004; Banti 406. Rare. Light brown river patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 Ex CNG Auction 247, lot 287 (realized $1300). Struck in honor for the restoration of the Temple of Divus Augustus. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 2161		Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (24.54 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 141-143. Laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Annona standing facing, head right, holding grain ears over modius and cornucopiae; prow to right. RIC 597. Brown patina, area of corrosion on reverse, otherwise. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 195, lot 266. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2162		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (27.88 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 141-143. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Victory driving galloping quadriga right. RIC 653; Banti 508. Banti reccords only three examples. Very Rare. Greenish and brown patina with some areas of minor roughness. Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 700 Ex CNG 81 (20 May 2009), 1029. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 2163		Divus Antoninus Pius. Æ Sestertius (25.82 g), died AD 161. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161. Bare head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Four-tiered funeral pyre hung with garlands. RIC 1266. Dark reddish-brown patina, surfaces, a little rough. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 217, lot 369. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2164		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (12.79 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 143/4. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: She-wolf standing right, suckling the twins; boat in exergue. RIC 734. Dark brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG 84 (5 May 2010), 1037. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2165		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (11.80 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 140-144. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Mars advancing right, holding spear and shield, descending through the air towards Rhea Silvia, reclining left. RIC 694a. Dark reddish-brown patina, minor smoothing. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600 Ex CNG 63 (21 May 2003), 1365, the John Bitner Collection. In Roman mythology, Mars and Rhea Silvia weere the parents of Romulus and Remus, legendary founders of Rome. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 2166		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (12.61 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 145-161. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: S P Q R/OPTIMO/PRINCIPI/S C in four lines within oak wreath. RIC 827a. Dark green and brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 81, lot 1032. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2167		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (11.10 g), AD 138-161. Rome, AD 149. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Munificentia standing facing, head left, holding wreath and scepter; at feet to left, lion reclining left. RIC 861. Fine portrait of Antoninus Pius. Medium brown surfaces with minor porosity. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 Ex CNG Auction 288, lot 421. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 2168		Antoninus Pius. Æ As (8.66 g), AD 138-161. Rome, ca. AD 141-143. Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Two oval shields with rounded projections above and below. RIC 736a. Green patina, some minor smoothing in fields. Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 Ex CNG 211, lot 382. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2169		Diva Faustina I. Silver Denarius (3.33 g), died AD 140/1. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, ca. AD 141-146. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust of Faustina I right. Reverse: AVGV-STA, Ceres or Aeternitas standing facing, head left, holding torch and raising fold of skirt. RIC 362; BMC 421; RSC 104. Lustrous surfaces and bold strike. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $198
Lot 2170		Diva Faustina I. Æ As (15.08 g), died AD 140/1. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, ca. AD 146-161. Diademed and draped bust of Faustina I right. Reverse: Fortuna standing facing, head left, holding globe and rudder. RIC III 1160 (Pius). Glossy dark reddish-brown patina. Broad flan. RIC 1160. Well centered and boldly struck on a nice, broad flan. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG 90 (23 May 2012), 1563. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2171		Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (25.58 g), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 152/3. Bare-headed and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Minerva seated right, holding spear and drawing out aegis on breast; round shield rests against seat and spear to left. RIC 1309b. Nice green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 900 Ex Triton XIV (5 January 2011), 728. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 2172		Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (27.88 g), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 145. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Hilaritas standing facing, head left, holding palm branch and cornucopiae. RIC 1242a. Banti 109. Attractive two-toned green and brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500 Ex CNG Auction 278, lot 303. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 2173		Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (29.01 g), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 151/2. Bare-headed and draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Minerva standing facing, head left, holding Victory and grounded shield, spear leaning against arm. RIC 1301. Brown and tan patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Purchased from John Jencek 11/26/2010, T1159. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2174		Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (24.15 g), as Caesar, AD 138-161. Rome, under Antonnus Pius, AD 156. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Minerva standing facing, head left, holding owl and spear; shield resting against spear to right. RIC 1325. Uniform medium chocolate brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 288, lot 426, from the R.D. Frederick Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 2175		Divus Marcus Aurelius. Æ As (26.70 g), died AD 180. Rome, under Commodus, AD 180. Bare head of Divus Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Eagle standing right, head left, on globe. RIC 654. Reddish-brown patina with high points a lighter tan. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 247, lot 292. Divus Marcus Aurelius. Died AD 180. Æ Sestertius (31mm, 26.70 g, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Commodus, AD 180. Bare head right / Eagle standing right, head left, on globe. RIC 654 (Commodus); MIR 18, 481-6/3. VF, brown surfaces, high points rubbed. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 2176		Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (25.06 g), AD 161-180. Rome, AD 169. Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. RIC 962. Nice even brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 210, lot 269. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 2177		Divus Marcus Aurelius. Æ Sestertius (28.36 g), died AD 180. Rome, under Commodus, AD 180. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Funeral pyre surmounted by the emperor in facing quadriga. RIC 662. Green patina with some red. Very Fine/Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG 90 (23 May 2012), 1574. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 2178		Marcus Aurelius. Æ As (9.43 g), AD 161-180. Rome, under Antoninus Pius, AD 149/50. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Pietas standing facing, head left, holding box and extending hand; small figure to left. RIC 1293a. Attractive portrait. Dark brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 191, lot 276. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 2179		Marcus Aurelius. Æ As (12.93 g), AD 161-180. Rome, AD 175. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Marcus Aurelius right. Reverse: Tiber reclining left, resting hand on boat. RIC 1142. Scarce. Dark green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG 88 (14 September 2011), 1344. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2180		Faustina II. Æ Sestertius (23.92 g), Augusta, AD 147-175. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius, ca. AD 161-164. Draped bust of Faustina II right. Reverse: Commodus and Antoninus as children seated on draped throne. RIC 1665. Dark green patina with a few light earthen deposits. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 195, lot 273. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 2181		Lucius Verus. Æ Sestertius (19.90 g), AD 161-169. Rome, AD 166. Laureate head of Lucius Verus right. Reverse: Victory standing facing, head right, holding palm and shield inscribed VIC/PAR in two lines set on palm tree. RIC 1456. Pleasing reddish-brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG Auction 278, lot 311. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 2182		Lucius Verus. Æ As (9.72 g), AD 161-169. Rome, AD 162. Bare head of Lucius Verus right. Reverse: he two emperors standing facing one another clasping hands. RIC 1314. Dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex Pegasi 19 (18 November 2008), 473; William C. Boyd Collection (Baldwin's 42, 26 September 2005), 467; Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge (20 July 1903), 407. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2183		Lucilla. Æ Sestertius (24.41 g), Augusta, AD 164-182. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 163/4. Draped bust of Lucilla right. Reverse: Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and drawing robe over shoulder. RIC 1767. Wonderful hard apple green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500 Purchased from Jencek Historical Enterprise. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 2184		Lucilla. Æ Sestertius (26.00 g), Augusta, AD 164-182. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 163/4. Draped bust of Lucilla right. Reverse: Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and drawing robe over shoulder. RIC 1767. Attractive brown patina with traces of green deposits. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 400 Ex CNG 88 (14 September 2011), 1351; Leu 91 (10 May 2004), 581. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 2185		Lucilla. Æ Sestertius (20.67 g), Augusta, AD 164-182. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, AD 161/2. Draped bust of Lucilla right. Reverse: Venus standing facing, head left, holding apple and scepter. RIC 1763. Uniform chocolate brown patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300 Ex CNG Auction 191, lot 279, the J.S. Wagner Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2186		Commodus. Silver Tridrachm (10.57 g), AD 177-192. Caesarea in Cappadocia, Struck AD 177-181. Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus right. Reverse: Three grain ears on garlanded altar. Metcalf 138b; cf. Sydenham 362 (bust type). Rare. Very Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250 Purchased from Jeneck Historical Enterprise. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $186

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