The Pompeians. Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.86 g, 6h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey; C. Coponius, praetor.Electronic Auction 493 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius. 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.86 g, 6h). 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 facing; arrow to left, bow to right. Crawford 444/1b; CRI 3a; Sydenham 939b; Sicinia 2; RBW 1559. Toned, obverse banker’s mark, scratches. Near VF. Very rare variety with the lion’s scalp facing. |