The Pompeians. Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.78 g, 3h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey; C. Coponius, praetor.

Electronic Auction 469
Lot: 320. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.78 g, 3h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey; C. Coponius, praetor. Diademed head of Apollo right; star below / Club of Hercules surmounted by lion skin, scalp in profile to right; arrow to left, bow to right. Crawford 444/1a; CRI 3; Sydenham 939; Sicinia 1; RBW 1558. Attractively toned with a hint of iridescence, weakly struck in areas, reverse struck slightly off center. VF.

From the John L. Cowan Collection, acquired from John Jencek Historical Enterprises, 9 September 2011. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 179 (2 January 2008), lot 200.


Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2020 at 11:46:20 ET.

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