The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.84 g, 4h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. VF.

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Lot: 294. Estimated: $ 600

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.84 g, 4h). 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 –. Deep cabinet tone, minor roughness. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 13 September 2023 at 11:37:40 ET.

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