Mn. Cordius Rufus, moneyer. Silver Denarius (3.9 g), 46 BC. Rome. RVFVS. III. VIR., heads of the Dioscuri right, wearing laureate pilei surmounted by stars. Reverse MN. CORDIVS (MN ligate), Venus Verticordia standing facing, head left, Cupid on her shoulder, holding scales and scepter. Crawford 463/1a; HCRI 63; Sydenham 976; Cordia 2a. Toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Pre-Long Beach Auction #78
By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #78
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Ancient coinage (including Greek, Roman - Republican and Imperial, Visigothic, Byzantine and large lots).
World gold coins.
World crowns and minors.
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Lot #2367 - ancient greek coinage
Lot #2368 - ancient greek coinage
Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.7 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Lugdunum, 8 BC. AVGVST[VS] DIVI. F, laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse C CAES above, AVGVS. F in exergue, Caius Caesar on horseback galloping right, holding sword and reins; behind, legionary eagle between two standards. RIC 199; BMC 500-2; RSC 40. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Lot #2369 - ancient greek coinage
Nero. Gold Aureus (7.1 g), AD 54-68. Rome, ca. AD 64/5. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero right. Reverse IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and scepter. RIC 52; Calicó 412. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2370 - ancient greek coinage
Nero. AE Sestertius (35 mm; 27.0 g), AD 54-68. Lugdunum, ca. AD 65. NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Nero right. Reverse DECVRSIO in exergue, S C across field, emperor on horseback riding right, holding spear; behind him, soldier on horseback right, holding vexillum. RIC 395; WCN 403. Earthen untouched green patina. A lovely fresh example! About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000....
Lot #2371 - ancient greek coinage
Vespasian. Gold Aureus (7.0 g), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 75. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, bare head of Vespasian left. Reverse PAX AVGVST, Pax seated left, holding branch and scepter. RIC 771; Calicó 662b. Rare. No major problems, evenly worn. Very Good to Fine.
This coin confirms the contention made by the authors of the second edition of RIC II that this undated Pax type of Vespasian should be placed alongside his coins...
Lot #2372 - ancient greek coinage
Vespasian. Silver Denarius (3.4 g), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 74. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse PON MAX TR P COS V, winged caduceus. RIC 703; BMC 138; RSC 362. Well centered on a full flan. Lustrous Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Lot #2373 - ancient greek coinage
Vespasian. AE As (), AD 69-79. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse FIDES PVBLICA, S C across lower field, clasped hands over winged caduceus and grain ears. RIC 300. Uniform medium green patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Lot #2374 - ancient greek coinage
Trajan. Gold Aureus (6.9 g), AD 98-117. Rome, ca. AD 104-107. IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS V P P, laureate bust of Trajan right, aegis on shoulder. Reverse S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, emperor on horseback rearing right, spearing Dacian enemy. RIC 209; Calicó 1109. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
Lot #2375 - ancient greek coinage
Hadrian. Silver Denarius (3.7 g), AD 117-138. Rome, ca. AD 128-132. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate bust of Hadrian right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Reverse COS III, Minerva standing right, holding inverted spear and resting hand on grounded shield. Cf. RIC 330 (bust); RSC 295a. Delicately toned with traces of luster. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Lot #2376 - ancient greek coinage
Faustina II. Silver Denarius (3.3g), Augusta, AD 147-175. Rome, under Marcus Aurelius, AD 161-175. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed and draped bust of Faustine II right. Reverse LAE-T-I-TIA, Laetitia standing facing, head right, holding scepter and patera. Cf. RIC 702 (lacking diadem); BMC 127; RSC 152c. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
Ex Coin Galleries MBS, February 20, 1981, lot 348.
Lot #2377 - ancient greek coinage
Caracalla. Silver Tetradrachm (11.5 g), AD 198-217. Provincial issue of Judea struck at Akko-Ptolemais, AD 215-217. AYT K M A AN-TΩNINOC, laureate head of Caracalla right. Reverse ΔHMAPΧ EΞ YΠATOC TO Δ, eagle standing facing, head right, holding wreath in beak; between legs, Zeus Heliopolites flanked by facing bulls. Prieur 1223; Sofaer pl. 11, 179; Bellinger 259. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200...
Lot #2378 - ancient greek coinage
Elagabalus, AD 218-222. Bronze Medallion (35 mm; 24.1 g). Colonial issue of Thrace, Philippopolis. Issued for the Pythian Games. Raidate, draped and cuirassed bust right of Elagabalus. Reverse: Octostyle temple with colonnaded side porch in perspective left; shield over sword in pediment. Varbanov 1658 (same dies as illustrated); Mouchmov, Philippolis --. Excellent dark green patina and struck on a nice full broad medallic flan. A...
Lot #2379 - ancient greek coinage
Severus Alexander, AD 222-235. AE 26 (11.0g). Provincial issue of Marcianopolis in Moesia Inferior. Laureate, draped and cuirassed Alexander bust right. Reverse: Nemesis-Aequitas standing left, holding scales and scepter, wheel at feet. Cf. BMC 71. Rich sea-green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
Lot #2380 - ancient greek coinage
Gordian III, AD 238-244. AE 29 (21.6g) dated Year 4 (AD 243/4). Provincial issue of Viminacium in Moesia Superior. Laureate, draped and cuirassed Gordian bust right. Reverse: Moesia standing left between bull and lion; date AN IIII in ex. AMNG I, 89. Forest-green patina with light earthen hues. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
Lot #2381 - ancient greek coinage
Philip II. AE Sestertius (19.2 g), AD 247-249. Rome, AD 249. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II right. Reverse LIBERALITAS AVGG III, Philip I and Philip II seated left on curule chairs, each holding scepter. RIC 267a. Uniform chocolate brown patina. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Lot #2382 - ancient greek coinage
Herennia Etruscilla. Gold Aureus (4.43 g), Augusta, AD 249-251. Rome, under Trajan Decius, AD 250. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed and draped bust of Herennia Etruscilla right. Reverse PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated left, drawing veil from face, and holding scepter. RIC 59a; Calicó 3308a. Probably used as jewelry. Very Rare. Sharpness of Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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Lot #2383 - ancient greek coinage
Theodosius II. Gold Solidus (4.4 g), AD 402-450. Constantinople. D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG, diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Theodosius II facing slightly right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman spearing an enemy below. Reverse IMP XXXXII COS XVII. P. P., Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, resting foot on prow; in left field, star; COMOB. RIC 313; Depeyrot 84/1. ...
Lot #2384 - ancient greek coinage
Zeno. Gold Tremissis (1.5 g), second reign, AD 476-491. Constantinople. D N ZENO PERP AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Zeno right. Reverse VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; in right field, star; CONOR. RIC 914; Depeyrot 108/4. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Lot #2385 - ancient greek coinage
Visigoths. Pseudo-Imperial Series. Gold Tremissis (1.5 g), in Spain, 507-ca. 580. In the name of the Roman emperor Zeno. DNZENO PERPAVC, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Zeno right. Reverse VΛCTOR ΛIΛCCC, Angel standing left, holding long jeweled cross; in right field, star; COMOB. RIC 3771; cf. MEC I 173 (in the name of Valentinian III). Extremely Rare. Well struck and nicely toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value...
Lot #2386 - ancient greek coinage
The Visigoths. Reccared I, AD 586-601. Gold Tremissis (1.6g). Mint of Evora (Elvora). +RECCΛREDVSRE. Reverse: ELVORΛIVS+TOS. Grierson 217; Miles 90. Very rare. Well struck. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Lot #2387 - ancient greek coinage
Visigoths. Reccared I. Gold Tremissis (1.5 g), 586-601. Eliberri (near modern Granada). + RECCΛREDVS RE+, facing bust. Reverse + ELIBERRI PIVS, facing bust. CNV 67; Miles 83a; MEC I 206 corr. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
Lot #2388 - ancient greek coinage
Visigoths. Suinthila. Gold Tremissis (1.4 g), 621-631. Tucci (modern day Martos in southern Spain). + SVINTHIL.Λ R:, facing bust. Reverse + IVSTVS TV.CI, facing bust. CNV 290.8; Miles -; cf. MEC I 243. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
Lot #2389 - ancient greek coinage
Visigoths. Recceswinth 653-672, Gold Tremisses (1.5g) minted at Toledo. Profile bust and monogram of Recceswinth facing right. Reverse: TOLETO PIVS. Cross on steps. Miles 360; Grierson and Blackburn 263. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Lot #2390 - ancient greek coinage
The Visigoths. Egica with Wittiza, AD 695-702. Gold Tremissis (1.4g). Struck at Merida (Emerita). Stylized figures of the two rullers with long cross between. Reverse: Monogram of EMERITA, legend around. Grierson 279. Miles 486. Struck on a nice large flan with broad margins. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #2391 - ancient greek coinage
Visigoths. Egica. Gold Tremissis (0.8 g), Co-regency with Wittiza, 694/5-702. Caesaragusta (modern Zaragoza). [+ I D] N MEGICΛ P+[…], cross between confronted busts. Reverse + VV[ITTIZ]A P+ Ψ, cruciform monogram. CNV 587; Miles 460; cf. MEC I -. Very Rare. Broken in half.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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