NumisBids
  
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 84  20 May 2015
View prices realized

Lot 865

Estimate: 800 CHF
Price realized: 1100 CHF
Find similar lots
Share this lot: Share by Email

Roman Republican Coins

Sextus Pompeius. Denarius, Sicily 37-36, AR 3.70 g. MAG·PIVS – IMP ITER Galley with aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern; in the background, pharus of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune, holding trident and rudder, placing l. foot on prow. Rev. PRÆF·ORÆ·MARIT·ET·CLAS·S·C· The monster Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Babelon Pompeia 23. C 3. Sydenham 1349. Sear Imperators 335b. Woytek, Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1786. Crawford 511/4d.
Very rare. Unusually struck on a very broad flan and complete
with a light old cabinet tone. Very fine
Ex NAC sale R, 2007, 1398.

Question about this auction? Contact Numismatica Ars Classica