The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. VF.Electronic Auction 576 Roman Republican, Silver Estimate: $ 300 |
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.46 g, 6h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune standing left, holding apluster and resting foot on prow between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1785. Deep iridescent toning, bankers’ marks on obverse, slightly granular surfaces, edge marks. VF. |