The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.62 g, 4h). Uncertain Sicilian mint, possibly Catana.Electronic Auction 480 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.62 g, 4h). Uncertain Sicilian mint, possibly Catana. Bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis to left, lituus to right / Neptune standing left, holding aplustre 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. Dark tone, a few pits, flan crack. Near VF. |