The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Uncertain Sicilian mint.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 37/6 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.85 g, 6h). 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; RSC 1c; RBW 1784. Lightly toned, bankers’ marks, reverse graffito, a few light scratches. Near VF. |