The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Spring 48 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.91 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Greece; Varro, proquaestor.Electronic Auction 473 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Spring 48 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.91 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Greece; Varro, proquaestor. Diademed terminal bust of Jupiter right / Vertical scepter between dolphin, on left, and eagle, on right. Crawford 447/1a; CRI 8; Sydenham 1033; RSC 3; RBW –. Toned, bankers’ marks on obverse, a few light scratches and marks. VF. Well centered. |