★ A splendid denariuf of Sextus Pompey ★
Sextus Pompey, † 35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.70 g, 5 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36. MAG PIVS IMP ITER Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; behind, jug and before, lituus. Rev. PRAEF / CLAS•ET•ORAE / [MAR IT•EX•S•C] Neptune standing left, his foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders. Babelon (Pompeia) 27. Crawford 511/3a. RBW 1785. Sydenham 1344. A most attractive example with beautiful iridescent toning and an excellent portrait. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'100 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |