Sextus Pompey, 37-36 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 3.49 g 12), Sicily. MAG.PIVS.-IMP.ITER. Diademed and bearded head of Neptune to right, trident over his left shoulder. Rev. [PRAEF.CLAS ET] O RAE MARIT EX S C (partially ligate) Naval trophy set on an anchor and supported by a trident; at base, heads of Scylla and Charybdis. Crawford 511/2b. CRI 333. RBW 1784. Sydenham 1347. Rare. Nicely struck and beautifully toned. Struck on a tight flan, otherwise , extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection.
Price realized | 4'600 CHF |
Starting price | 4'600 CHF |
Estimate | 5'750 CHF |