307, Lot: 279. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.55 g, 6h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. The Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right; in foreground, galley left; aquila on prow; scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern / The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; RSC 2; Sydenham 1348; . Good VF, toned, porous in areas.

Duplicates from the RBW Collection.