The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.68 g, 7h). Uncertain Sicilian mint.

Electronic Auction 487
Lot: 454. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Republican, Silver

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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.68 g, 7h). 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 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2; RBW 1786 var. (rev. legend). Toned over areas of find patina, some minor porosity. VF.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 463 (11 March 2020), lot 313.


Closing Date and Time: 10 March 2021 at 12:31:00 ET.

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