The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 42-38 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.57 g, 3h). Massilia (Marseilles) mint; Q. Nasidius, commander of the fleet.CNG Feature Auction 117 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 42-38 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.57 g, 3h). Massilia (Marseilles) mint; Q. Nasidius, commander of the fleet. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; trident to right; below, dolphin right; NETVNI to left / Galley with bank of rowers right, under full sail, helmsman steering rudder, hortator standing on prow; star to upper left; Q • NASIDIVS below. Crawford 483/2; CRI 235; Sydenham 1350; RSC 20 (Pompey the Great); RBW 1698. Toned, obverse struck slightly off center from a worn die, a few light scratches. Near EF. A spectacular galley reverse. |