The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

Valentinian III, AD 425-455. Gold Solidus (4.51 g) minted at Constantinople, AD 426. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Valentinian III, holding sp

Anastasius I, AD 491-518. AV Solidus (4.36 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust three-quarter facing to right of Anastasuis I, hol

Justin II, 565-578. Gold Solidus (4.32 g) minted at Constantinople. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing of Justin II with very short beard. Reverse: Co

Tiberius II Constantine, 578-582. Gold Solidus (4.41 g) minted at Constantinople. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing of Tiberius II, holding globus cru

Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.45 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet

Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet

Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Solidus (4.35 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Maurice Tiberius wearing plumed helmet

Maurice Tiberius, 582-602. Gold Tremissis (1.44 g) minted at Constantinople. Diademed, cuirassed and draped bust right of Maurice Tiberius. Reverse: C

Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown and holding cross. Reverse:

Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.50 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Phocas wearing crown and holding globus cruciger.

Phocas, 602-610. Gold Solidus (4.47 g) minted at Constantinople. Draped and cuirassed bust facing of Phocas wearing crown and holding globus cruciger.

Leo IV, 775-780. Gold Solidus (4.35 g) minted at Constantinople. Leo IV and Constantine VI (son of Leo IV) enthroned, facing; in upper central field,

Irene, 797-802. Gold Solidus (4.46 g) minted at Constantinople. Bust of Irene facing, wearing crown and loros, holding globus cruciger and cruciform s

Theophilus, 829-842. Electrum Tremissis (1.17 g) minted at Syracuse in Sicily. Facing bust of Theophilus holding globus cruciger. Reverse: Facing bust

Constantine VII, 913-959. Gold Solidus (4.38 g) minted at Constantinople. Nimbate bust of Christ facing. Reverse: Facing busts of Constantine VII and

Basil II, 976-1025. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.39 g). Bust of Christ facing; within numbus, two pellets. Reverse: Facing busts of Basil II and his you

Isaac II, Angelus, 1185-1195. Electrum Aspron Trachy (3.63 g) minted at Constantinople. The Virgin enthroned, facing. Reverse: Isaac II and Archangel

Armenia. Levon III, 1301-1307. AR Takvorin (2.57 g) minted at the city of Sis. Levon III on horseback right, holding long cross; to left, monogram. Re

Three Popular Greek Silver Coins. A Corinthian stater (large flan, VF), an Alexander III tetradrachm (attractive VF) and a Seleukid tetradrachm minted

Two Greek Silver Drachms Complement this Lot. One was minted at Larissa in Thessaly (VF/VG), and the other is from the Sasanian Kingdom, minted by Xus

A Duo of Scarcer Greek Silvers. Formed by a Corinthian stater with mask of Silenos as symbol (VF) and a tetradrachm of Babylonia (lion walking type; f

Two Historically Important Silver Coins of Ancient Greece. Comprises a drachm of Larissa in Thessaly (a little overcleaned; Fine) and a tetradrachm of

Three Silver Tetradrachms Essential to a Well-Founded Greek Coin Collection. Athens (c. 430-390 BC; some faults, Fine); Macedon under the Romans (Aesi

Three Silver Coins of the Ancient Greek World, destined for a beginning collector. Consists of: Drachm of Alexander the Great, obol of Miletos and a h

A Pairing of Two Greek Silver Coins. One is a stater from Soloi in Cilicia (a handsome composition with Athena/bunch of grapes and owl; Fine-VF with s

Two Attractive Silver Coins of Greece. An Alexander the Great tetradrachm (Choice VF) is accompanied by a tetrobol of Rhodos (Virtually Mint State). L

A Collection Balance of Three Ancients. Highlighted by a Corinthian type silver stater (obverse graffiti, otherwise VF). Also included are two Aes of

Two Greek Silver Coins. A nomos of Taras (somewhat porous; VF), plus a cistophorus of Pergamum (Choice VF). Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 45

An Attractive Pairing of Two Greek Silver Coins. A drachm of Taras (head of Athena/owl; Choice VF), plus a tetradrachm of Antiochos VII minted at Tyre

Two Popular Greek Silver Coins. Comprises a nomos of Taras (Choice VF), plus a double shekel of Sidon (irregularly shaped flan with some pitting; F-VF

A Trio of Greek Silver Coins. Consists of a "New Style" tetradrachm of Athens (Choice VF, but obverse off center), a drachm of the Euboian...

Two Greek Silver Tetradrachms Pertaining to the Seleukid Kingdom. One is Alexander's coinage, but countermarked with a very distinct Seleukid an...

Three Coins of the Seleukid Kingdom. Two bronzes were issued by Antiochos IV, and one silver tetradrachm by Antiochos VIII. The bronzes exhibit flan f

Three Ancient Greek Silver Coins. An attractive group, consisting of a drachm from Istros in the Black Sea area, a Sabaean drachm of the Athenian type

Two VF Silver Tetradrachms of Hellenistic Greece. Both struck on large-diameter flans with the first one being a late issue of Lysimachos and the seco

Trio of Greek Silver Tetradrachms: Late cistophoric tetradrachm bearing the monogram of Ephesos (moderately porous; VF); large flan Alexander III issu

Two Greek Issues of Silver. Hellenistic tetradrachm of the Lysimachian type minted at Byzantion (VF on a 36 mm flan), plus a stater of Thebes (KA - BI

A Collection Balance of Twenty-Three Pieces, Most All from the Ancient World. Very eclectic, this lot is highlighted by a first century BC silver tetr

A Trio of Greek Silver Tetradrachms. Macedon under the Romans (Aescillas issue; VF); Tralleis in Lydia (cistophoric tetradrachm; About VF) and Sidon (

Group of Twelve Silver Denarii. Five were minted during the Roman Republic with the others portraying different emperors, such as Domitian, Trajan and

A large lot of Ancients. Includes Greek, Roman and Byzantine coinage. Many are partially attributed. We also note some 3rd century Roman silver. Mostl

Trio of Roman Coins. Comprised of a silver denarius of Tiberius ("Tribute Penny" type; Fine) and two AD 4th century bronzes (both graded b...

Three Ancient Silver Coins Highlighted by an EF Drachm of Vologases III, King of Parthia. Also included are a denarius of Trajan (Fine+) and an antoni

Lot of Nine Coins. Includes two silver denarii of Rome (Antoninus Pius and Faustina Junior), four Roman bronzes and three English silver minors (cut o

Four Bronzes. One is a later Roman AE; additionally, three Byzantine folles are included, struck under Justin I, Justinian I, and Justin II. Condition

Two Gold Coins of the Byzantine State. One is a low gold content histamenon nomisma of the normal type of Michael VII (S. 1868; graffiti in borders, o

Grouping of Forty-seven Bronzes of the Indo-Kushan Kingdom. Uncleaned and unattributed as far as variety, these coins average Very Good condition and

Albania. Platinum Prova 100 Francs, 1927-V. Weight 31.4 grams. Zog I, 1925-1939. Head right. Reverse: Plowing scene. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in

Australia. Half Sovereign, 1857 (Sydney). Fr-9a; KM-3. Victoria. Filleted young head left. Reverse: Crown above Australia within wreath. Consignor ind

Australia. Half Sovereign, 1857 (Sydney). Fr-9a; KM-3. Victoria. Filleted young head left. Reverse: Crown above Australia within wreath. Appears to be

Australia. Sovereign, 1858 (Sydney). Fr-10; KM-4. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC graded AU-50.

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1859 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC grad...

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1862 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC grad...

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1864 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC grad...

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1864 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC grad...

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1865 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head left. Reverse: Crown and wreath. Rare mint error with B under the R o...

Australia. Sovereign, 1865 (Sydney). Fr-10; KM-4. Victoria. Young head with oak leaf hair tie. Reverse: Crown, country, mint and wreath. Lustrous. NGC

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1866 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC grad...

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1866 (Sydney). Fr-10a; KM-3. Victoria. Young head with hair tie. Reverse: Crown above AUSTRALIA within wreath. NGC grad...

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1871-S. S.3862; Fr-13; KM-5. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. First year of new issue. NGC graded About Uncircula...

Australia. Sovereign, 1874-M. S.3854; Fr-12; KM-6. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. Nice original mint luster. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Val

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1877-M. Fr-12; KM-5. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $500 - 550. Provenanc...

Australia. Sovereign, 1879-S. S.3858A; Fr-19; KM-7. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. Lustrous. Scarce in top grades. NGC graded AU-58. Est

Australia. Soveregin, 1879-S. S.3855; Fr-11; KM-6. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. Nice original mint fresh luster. NGC graded MS-61. Estimat

Australia. Sovereign, 1879-M. S.3857; Fr-16; KM-7. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. Lustrous. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $500 - 600

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1879-S. Fr-11; KM-5. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $500 - 550. Provenanc...

Australia. Sovereign, 1880-M. S.3854; Fr-12; KM-6. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield Rare date. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000

Australia. Sovereign, 1880-S. S.3855; Fr-11; KM-6. Victoria. Young head left. Reverse: Shield. Rare variety with inverted A for V in Victoria. NGC gra

Australia. Sovereign, 1885-M. Fr-16; KM-6. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details (Sur

Australia. Sovereign, 1886-M. S.3854; Fr-12; KM-6. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. A few light obverse marks. Very Rare date. About Uncirculate

Australia. ½ Sovereign, 1886-M. S.3863B; Fr--14; KM-5. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details (Reverse S...

Australia. Half Sovereign, 1887-M. S.3863B; Fr-14; KM-5. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000.

Australia. Sovereign, 1887-S. S.3855; Fr-11; KM-6. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: Shield. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.

Australia. Sovereign, 1887-M. Fr-16; KM-7. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Victoria. Young head. Reverse: St. George. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 375.

Australia. Sovereign, 1888-M. S.3867A; Fr-20; KM-10. Victoria. Jubilee head. Rare in top grade. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.

Australia. Sovereign, 1890-S. S.3868B; Fr-19; KM-10. Victoria. Jubilee head left. Reverse: St. George. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $750 - 800

Australia. Sovereign, 1902-M. KM-15; S.3971. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Edward VII. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $325 - 350.

Australia. Sovereign, 1905-M. Fr-33; KM-15. Weight 0.2355 ounce. Edward VII. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $350 - 375.

Australia. Sovereign, 1926-P. S.4001; Fr-40; KM-29. George V. Reverse: St. George slaying dragon. Very scarce date. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Valu

Australia. Sovereign, 1926-P. S.4001; Fr-40; KM-29. George V. Reverse: St. George slaying dragon. Very scarce date. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Valu

Australia. 50 Dollars, 1990. KM-120. Weight 0.4979 ounce. Red kangaroo leaping left. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $750 - 800.

Australia. 200 Dollars, 1993. KM-220. Weight 0.4959 ounce. Olympic Centenary - 1896-1996. Gymnast in flight. In original case. Choice Brilliant Proof.

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2000 (1998). KM-383. Weight 0.3221 ounce. Elizabeth II. Sydney Olympics 2000, multicolor logo. In original case. Choice Brilli

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2000 (1998). KM-373. Weight 0.3221 ounce. Elizabeth II. Reverse: Runner training in rain. Sydney 2000 Olympic games. In origin

Australia. 8 Piece Gold Set of 100 Dollars for the Sydney Olypice games, 2000. Each coin 0.3212 ounce, total 2.5696 ounces. In original wood case. Cho

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2000. KM-Unlisted. Weight 0.3212 ounce. Sydney 2000 Olympic games. Achievement. Stadium. In original case. Choice Brilliant Pr

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2000. KM-521. Weight 0.3212 ounce. Sydney 2000 Olympic games. Multicolor torch. In original case. Choice Brilliant Proof. Es

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2000 (1999). KM-443. Weight 0.3212 ounce. Sydney 2000 Olympic games. Shot putter teaching seated children. NGC graded Proof 63

Australia. 20 Dollars, 2001. KM-595. Bi-metallic. Silver center 4.5287 grams and gold ring 9.499 grams. Millennium coin in original case. Choice Brill

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2008-P. KM-Unlisted. Weight 1 Ounce.999 Fine. Mother and baby koala. Mintage 2000. First Year of Issue. High Relief. PCGS grad

Australia. Three Piece Koala Gold and Silver Set, 2008. Gold 1/10 ounce. Silver 1 ounce each. One silver with 24-carat gilding. Perth Mint. Elizabeth

Australia. Three Piece Koala Gold and Silver Set, 2008. Gold 1/10 ounce. Silver 1 ounce each. One silver with 24-carat gilding. Perth Mint. Elizabeth

Australia. Three Piece Koala Gold and Silver Set, 2008. Gold 1/10 ounce. Silver 1 ounce each. One silver with 24-carat gilding. Perth Mint. Elizabeth

Australia. Kangaroo Prestige Proof Set: 100, 50, 25, 15 and 5 Dollars, 2009. KM-Unlisted. Total weight 1.90 ounces. Plus 1 ounce Silver medallion. Per

Australia. Kangaroo Prestige Proof Set: 100, 50, 25, 15 and 5 Dollars, 2009. KM-Unlisted. Total weight 1.90 ounces. Plus 1 ounce Silver medallion. Per

Australia. Kangaroo Prestige Proof Set: 100, 50, 25, 15 and 5 Dollars, 2009. KM-Unlisted. Total weight 1.90 ounces. Plus 1 ounce Silver medallion. Per

Australia. Three Piece Koala Gold and Silver Set, 2009. Gold 1/10 ounce. Silver 1 ounce each. One silver with 24-carat gilding. Perth Mint. Elizabeth

Australia. Three Piece Koala Gold and Silver Set, 2009. Gold 1/10 ounce. Silver 1 ounce each. One silver with 24-carat gilding. Perth Mint. Elizabeth

Australia. Three Piece Koala Gold and Silver Set, 2009. Gold 1/10 ounce. Silver 1 ounce each. One silver with 24-carat gilding. Perth Mint. Elizabeth

Australia. 100 Dollars, 2010. KM-Unlisted. Weight 1.000 ounce. Year of the Tiger. ANACS graded MS-70. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700.