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

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Lot: 313. 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.


Closing Date and Time: 11 March 2020 at 11:44:00 ET.

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