Sextus Pompey, † 35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.64 g, 12 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36. [MAG•]PIVS•IMP•ITER The Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune standing right, holding trident in his right hand and with his left foot on prow; in foreground, galley left with aquila on prow; scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern. Rev. PR AE F•CL[ASS•ET•OR AE •MARIT•EX•S•C] The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Babelon (Pompeia) 22. Crawford 511/4a. RBW 1786. Sydenham 1348. Struck on the usual short flan , otherwise, about very fine.
Price realized | 340 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |