The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.84 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 451. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.84 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune standing left, holding apluster and resting foot on prow between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1785. Toned, faint graffiti, a few marks, flan flaw. Good VF.

An unusual flan flaw on both sides. Under intense magnification it is possible to see flow lines within the flaw which determines that the flaw was present in the flan prior to striking.

Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:30:00 ET.

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