The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 549
Lot: 428. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92 g, 12h). 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. Attractive cabinet toning, slight peripheral weakness. Near EF. Wonderful portrait.

From the Kings Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 467 (6 May 2020), lot 304.


Closing Date and Time: 1 November 2023 at 12:22:20 ET.

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