The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 42-38 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.10 g, 12h). Massilia (Marseilles) mint; Q. Nasidius, commander of the fleet.

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Lot: 412. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Republican, Silver

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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 42-38 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.10 g, 12h). Massilia (Marseilles) mint; Q. Nasidius, commander of the fleet. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; trident to right; below, [dolphin right] / Galley with bank of rowers right, under full sail, helmsman steering rudder, hortator standing on prow; star to upper left. Crawford 483/2; CRI 235; Sydenham 1350; RSC 20 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1698. Deep old cabinet tone, portion broken off. VF. Wonderful galley.

From the Demeter Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 1 December 2021 at 12:17:00 ET.

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