Sextus Pompey, † 35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.67 g, 11 h), Q. Nasidius, commander of the fleet. Massalia, 42-38. NEPTVNI Bare head of Pompey the Great to right; before, trident; below, dolphin to right. Rev. Q•NASIDIVS Galley under sail with six oarsman to right; helmsman steering rudder, hortator standing on prow; to upper left, star. Babelon (Pompeia) 28 and (Nasidia) 1. Crawford 483/2. CRI 235. RBW 1698. Sydenham 1350. Harshly cleaned and with some flan faults and light scratches, otherwise, about very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, privately acquired from Pagancoins (with collector's ticket).
Price realized | 500 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |