Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Greek Continued

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3141		Kingdom of Nabataea. Obodas III, 30-9 BC. AR Drachm (4.52 g) minted c. 21-20 BC. Jugate busts right of Obodas III and his Queen. Reverse: Diademed bust right of Obodas III. Cf. Meshorer (Qedem 3) 30. Very rare. In a fresh, uncleaned state with minimal encrustations, but making precise attribution difficult. Extremely Fine for issue. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3142		Kingdom of Parthia. Arsakes II, c. 211-191 BC. AR Drachm (4.04 g) minted at Hekatompylos(?). Head left of Arsakes II wearing bashlyk. Reverse: Archer seated right, holding bow; in lower right field, a standing eagle. Sellwood 6/1; Alram 393. Beautiful many-hued toning. Extremely Fine. Many mint locations have been proposed for this issue. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 3143		Kingdom of Parthia. Gotarzes II, AD 40-51. AR (Billon) Tetradrachm (14.60 g) minted at Seleukia, c. AD 47. Bareheaded bust left of Gotarzes II wearing diadem. Reverse: King enthroned right, receiving diadem from Tyche holding cornucopiae. Sellwood 65. Extremely Fine. Parthian tetradrachms of this period display the year on the reverse in the upper central field, here "HNT". The Parthians emplyed the Seleukid era, and even included the month (second line under exergue; off the flan on this example). I well remember my paternal grandfather, cowboy at age 14, raconteur and welder, cautioning, "Watch out for coins saying 30 BC," then laughing and laughing. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 3144		Kingdom of Parthia. Artabanus IV, c. AD 216-224. AR Drachm (3.70 g) minted at Ecbatana. Helmeted bust left with forked beard of Artabanus IV; the helmet is decorated with one large star and 16 pellets. Reverse: Archer seated right. Sellwood 90/1. Rare. Choice Extremely Fine. Artabanus IV was the last Parthian ruler. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 3145		Four Silver Drachms of the East. Beginning with an early issue of Parthia, the remaining three are Sasanian: Artashir I, Shapur I and Shapur II. Condition averages F-VF. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $437
Lot 3146		Seven Silver Coins of Parthia. A tetradrachm of Phraataces is companion to six drachms struck under various rulers, such as Mithradates II, Orodes II and Phraates IV. One is a Parthian-related issue. Condition averages F-VF. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 325. View details	Realized $604
Lot 3147		Eleven Silver Coins. Most all are Parthian or related drachms, but the lot does contain a tetradrachm of Phraataces (Fine). Many are as found (uncleaned); condition averages Fair or better. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $633
Lot 3148		A Diverse Offering of Five Parthian and Related Drachms. Also included is a tetradrachm of Macedon as a Roman Province. Condition is VG-VF. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $483
Lot 3149		Fifteen Silver Drachms of the Kingdom of Parthia. Most were struck during the early AD 2nd century; condition averages Choice VF or better. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $920
Lot 3150		Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.72 g) minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left of Mithradates II. Reverse: Archer seated right on omphalos; in exergue, monogram. Sellwood 24 var. (this monogram not listed). Slightly double struck. Minted in high relief and nicely centered on a large flan. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3151		Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur II, AD 309-379. Gold Dinar (6.95 g) minted at Kabul. Crowned bust right of Shapur II; inscription is pseudo-garbled as usual for this mint. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons. Göbl type 1a/6a; MK 1224; SNS III, type 1b/2a. Rare. Choice Extremely Fine. Well-struck gold coins of the Sasanians are rarely encountered. This reverse type, without the two attendants, harkens to earlier kings. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex Triton XIII (5 I 10), lot 278. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3152		Kingdom of Elymais. Kamnaskires IV, 63-53 BC. AR Drachm (3.85 g). Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust left of Kamnaskires IV. Reverse: Zeus Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike. Alram 459. Very rare. Extremely Fine/About Extremely Fine. This wonderful portrait coin is derivative of Parthian drachms struck one hundred years earlier, which must have circulated widely. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 3153		Kingdom of Elymais. Kamnaskires V, c. 54-32 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.01 g) minted at Seleukeia on the Hedyphon. Diademed bust left of Kamnaskires V; behind, anchor with star above. Reverse: Diademed bust left bordered by four-line inscription. Alram 463. Particularly well struck for issue; excellent portrait. Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3154		Kingdom of Persis. Bagadat, Third Century BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.41 g). Head right of Bagadat wearing kyrbasia (satrapal cap). Reverse: Bagadat enthroned left holding scepter and cup; to left, standard. Alram 511. Very rare. About Extremely Fine. There is great majesty imbued in both obverse and reverse depictions. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. Ex Triton VII (12 I 04), lot 536; ex Superior's Moreira Sale (31 V 98), lot 1622. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 3155		Kingdom of Persis. Artaxerxes I, Third Century BC. AR Drachm (3.99 g). Head right of Artaxerxes I wearing kyrbasia. Reverse: Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; on left, Artaxerxes standing right; on right, standard. Alram 522. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3156		Kingdom of Baktria. Demetrios I, c. 200-185 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.85 g). Draped bust right of Demetrios I, wearing elephant headdress. Reverse: Herakles holding club and lion's skin. Bopear. Série 1F; SNG ANS 192. Very rare this choice and of good metal; Very Fine to Extremely Fine. One of the most desirable and searched-for types of all Baktrian coins. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. Ex Gemini V (6 I 09), lot 664 The Durant Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3157		Kingdom of Baktria. Eukratides I, c. 171-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.93 g). Draped bust right of Eukratides I wearing crested helmet with bull's horn and ear. Reverse: The Dioskouroi right on horseback, each holding spear and palm. Bopear. Série 6, plate 18, 44; SNG ANS 473 var. Huge flan with a high-relief medallic portrait. Superb Extremely Fine. Not your usual helmeted tetradrachm of Eukratides of Baktria! The portrait is less idealistic and the garb more decorated, besides the medallic aspects of the coin. A numismatic prize. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 3158		Kingdom of Baktria. Eukratides I, c. 171-145 BC. AR Drachm (4.17 g). Diademed and draped bust right of Eukratides I. Reverse: The Dioskouroi right on horseback, each holding spear and palm; in left field, "A". Cf. Bopear. Série 2, 13; SNG ANS 439-441. Rare type. Wonderful portrait. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3159		Kushan. Huvishka, AD 126-164. Gold Dinar (7.94 g). Helmeted half-length bust left of Huvishka holding scepter. Reverse: Pharro standing to right, holding spear and bowl. Rosenfield 172. Lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine. Pharro symbolizes the magnificence and the succession of the kings. Sometimes the deity's name is spelled "Pharo," as on this example. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 3160		Kushan. Huvishka, AD 126-164. Gold Dinar (7.93 g). Nimbate and helmeted half-length bust left of Huvishka holding scepter. Reverse: Ardoxsho standing right, holding cornucopiae. Cf. Rosenfield 81 and 197 (both have reverse legend reading inwardly). Boldly struck; Choice Extremely Fine. Ardoxsho was the goddess of prosperity and, for a time, identified with Pharro. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3161		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy I, 323-285 BC. Gold Pentadrachm (17.82 g) minted at Alexandria. Diademed bust right of Ptolemy I; behind ear, delta. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, monogram. Svoronos 210; Dewing 2740; SNG Cop --. Very rare. Lustrous with a little die rusting on reverse, helping to recognize the various die states. Extremely Fine. The recent hoard of Ptolemy III and IV gold coins has brought greater attention to this impressive series. This present denomination, struck under Ptolemy I, portrays one of Alexander's founding generals. The Greek letter delta is believed to be an artist's initial and is commonly seen on the silver tetradrachms of this period. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 3162		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy I, 323-285 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.69 g) minted at Alexandria as Satrap, c. 310-305 BC. Diademed head right of Alexander the Great wearing elephant skin. Reverse: Athena striding right, holding raised spear and shield; in right field, eagle standing right on thunderbolt; in left field, monogram and bee. Svoronos 153 (cf. plate V, 21). Nicely toned and of good metal. About Extremely Fine. A classic coin in exemplary condition! Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,000. Ex Triton X (January 2007), lot 413; ex Gemini II (11 I 2006), lot 170; ex CNG Auction XXI (26 VI 92), lot 194. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 3163		Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Gold Tetradrachm or Half Mnaieion (13.50 g) minted at Alexandria after 270 BC. Diademed jugate busts right of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II. Reverse: Diademed jugate busts right of Ptolemy I and Berenike I. SNG Cop 133; Sv. 604. Cut at obverse edge at 2 o'clock; clear portraits. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. Ex CNG Sale 63, 21 V 03, lot 722. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3164		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III, 246-222/1 BC. Gold Pentadrachm (21.38 g) minted at Alexandria. Diademed and veiled bust right of Berenike II, wearing necklace. Reverse: Cornucopiae bound with fillet; on either side, star; beneath, monogram resembling Christogram. Svoronos 962 (plate xxix, 17). Very rare. A few scattered marks, none too serious and still Extremely Fine. This variant was known to Svoronos from only one specimen. It was a highlight of the Consul Weber Collection, which was auctioned in 1909. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52,900
Lot 3165		Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V, 205-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.16 g). Diademed bust right of king. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Sv. 1231; SNG Cop 244-5. Nicely toned and bold. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3166		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.70 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoe II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, K. Reverse: Double cornucopiae, bound with fillet. Svoronos 1498-1499; SNG Cop 321-322; Dewing 2762. Some edge marks and hairline scratch in right field and cheek; reverse flatness. Lustrous and struck in high relief. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 3167		Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI, 180-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.08 g) minted at Alexandria. Diademed head right of Ptolemy I. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. SNG Cop 267; Svoronos 1489; Dewing 2766. Beautifully toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 3168		Three Silver Tetradrachms. Highlighted by an elephant-scalp issue of Ptolemy I (VF/VG), this lot also includes another tetradrachm of Egypt (VG/Poor) and a later tetradrachm of the Parthian Empire (Fine). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $604
Lot 3169		Kyrenaica, Kyrene, c. 322-308 BC. Gold Stater (8.59 g) minted c. 322-312 BC. Quadriga driven right by Nike; in upper right field, star with rays (sun). Reverse: Zeus Lykaios enthroned left holding eagle; before, thymiaterion. NGC graded Fine; Strike 5/5; Surface 2/5; Polished. We would describe this rare coin type as having been sweated from a mount; otherwise, VF or better details. BMC 116; Naville 83; SNG Cop 1209 (possibly same dies). This gold issue was payment to the Macedonian forces to protect the semi-autonomous nature of Kyrene, center for the valuable silphium trade. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. Lt. Col. Ret. Frank O'Sullivan Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 3170		Kingdom of Axum. Endubis, c. AD 270-290. Gold Aureus of Reduced Weight or Gold Unit (2.68 g). Draped bust right of Endubis flanked by grain stalks; above, disc and crescent. Reverse: Draped bust right of Endubis flanked by grain stalks, above, disc and crescent. Munro-Hay AV.1. About Extremely Fine. This gold coin was struck under the first pagan king of Ethiopia; later, the kingdom was converted to Christianity around the time of Constantine the Great, c. AD 330. The reverse legend translates to "Endubis, King of the Aksumites. Man of Dakhu". Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805