Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 970. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Sextus Pompey. 42-40 BC. AR Denarius (3.68 g, 4h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. The Pharos (lighthouse) of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left, aquila on prow, filleted scepter in stern / The marine monster Scylla left, wielding rudder as club. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2. Good VF, toned, some light scratches beneath tone, typical compact flan.

From the D. Alighieri Collection.