SEXTUS POMPEY. Denarius (40-39 BC). Uncertain mint in Sicily.
Obv: MAG PIVS IMP ITER.
The Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, holding trident and rudder, with foot on prow; in foreground, galley left; aquila on prow; sceptre, trident and grappling-iron in stern.
Rev: PRÆF CLAS ET ORÆ MARIT EX S C.
The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding rudder as club.
Crawford 511/4a.
Condition: Near very fine.
Weight: 3.72 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Price realized | 650 EUR 13 bids |
Starting price | 200 EUR |
Estimate | 250 EUR |