Sextus Pompey, 42-40 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.66 g, 3 h), military mint in Sicily. MAG.PIVS. - IMP.ITER. Diademed and bearded head of Neptune to right, with his 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, two heads of Scylla. Crawford 511/2b. CRI 333. RBW 1784. Sydenham 1347. Rare. Beautifully toned, unusually well-struck and unusually well-centered. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 4'600 CHF |
Starting price | 3'600 CHF |
Estimate | 4'500 CHF |