The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.84 g, 9h). Uncertain Sicilian mint.Electronic Auction 487 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.84 g, 9h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. Diademed head of Neptune right, trident over shoulder / Naval trophy set on anchor, [top of trident visible above helmet]; the arms composed of the stem of a prow and aplustre, heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base. Crawford 511/2a; CRI 333; Sydenham 1347; cf. RSC 1b-c; RBW 1784. Attractively toned, compact flan, struck slightly off center. VF. |