392, Lot: 498. Estimate $100. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.04 g, 9h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot on prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and 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. Cf. Crawford 511/4a-d; cf. CRI 335-335b; cf. Sydenham 1348-9; cf. RSC 2-3a. VF, toned, flan has been rounded for use in jewelry.

From the Collection of a Director.