The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Spring 48 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.00 g, 6h). Mint in Greece; Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor.Electronic Auction 458 Selections from the Andrew McCabe Collection, Silver Sold For $ 850. 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 (18mm, 4.00 g, 6h). Mint in Greece; Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor. Bearded head of Numa Pompilius, wearing diadem inscribed NVMA / Prow of galley right. Crawford 446/1; CRI 7; Sydenham 1032; RSC 4 (Pompey the Great); Type as RBW 1565. Attractive old cabinet toning, some light deposits (or find patina). Near EF. |