The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.88 g, 9h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.88 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. Crawford 511/4c; CRI 335a; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2b; RBW 1786-7 var. (rev. legend). Deeply toned with some iridescence, minor areas of weakness and slightly off center. Near EF. |