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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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Sextus Pompey, as Imperator (44-36 BC). AR denarius (21mm, 4.00 gm, 9h). Issue of Q. Nasidius, sub-commander of the Pompeian fleet, Massalia or Sicilian mint, ca. 44-43 BC. NEPTVNI, bare head of Pompeius Magnus right, dolphin right below, trident before / Galley (quinquereme) under sail to right, with multiple banks of oars, shields lining gunnels, heads of rowers and/or marines along deck, large figure (Sextus Pompey?) standing at prow pointing forward, six-pointed star in upper left field, Q NASIDIVS below. Crawford 483/2. RSC (Pompey the Great) 20. CRI 235. RCV 1390. Sydenham 1350. An exceptional specimen of this handsome type, with a detailed strike, broad flan and luminous surfaces. NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. The roller-coaster career of Sextus Pompey, youngest son Pompey the Great, spanned the dying years of the Roman Republic and its rebirth as an Empire. The large and varied coinage of Sextus Pompey employs numerous interesting nautical themes, in keeping with his claim to be the "son of Neptune." This attractive denarius belongs to the brief interval between Caesar's murder and Sextus' appointment as Praefect of the Fleet in April of 43 BC, during his sojourn at the Gallic port city of Massilia. The obverse portrait is clearly recognizable as Pompey the Great, although the legend identifies him as Neptune and provides him appropriate attributes- a dolphin and trident. The moneyer, Q. Nasidius, was a Pompeian loyalist who served both Magnus and Sextus as commander of the fleet until his defeat at Naulochus, whereupon he joined Antony's forces, only to suffer another naval defeat at Actium in 31 BC.
Estimate: 10000-12000 USD
Sextus Pompey, as Imperator (44-36 BC). AR denarius (21mm, 4.00 gm, 9h). Issue of Q. Nasidius, sub-commander of the Pompeian fleet, Massalia or Sicilian mint, ca. 44-43 BC. NEPTVNI, bare head of Pompeius Magnus right, dolphin right below, trident before / Galley (quinquereme) under sail to right, with multiple banks of oars, shields lining gunnels, heads of rowers and/or marines along deck, large figure (Sextus Pompey?) standing at prow pointing forward, six-pointed star in upper left field, Q NASIDIVS below. Crawford 483/2. RSC (Pompey the Great) 20. CRI 235. RCV 1390. Sydenham 1350. An exceptional specimen of this handsome type, with a detailed strike, broad flan and luminous surfaces. NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. The roller-coaster career of Sextus Pompey, youngest son Pompey the Great, spanned the dying years of the Roman Republic and its rebirth as an Empire. The large and varied coinage of Sextus Pompey employs numerous interesting nautical themes, in keeping with his claim to be the "son of Neptune." This attractive denarius belongs to the brief interval between Caesar's murder and Sextus' appointment as Praefect of the Fleet in April of 43 BC, during his sojourn at the Gallic port city of Massilia. The obverse portrait is clearly recognizable as Pompey the Great, although the legend identifies him as Neptune and provides him appropriate attributes- a dolphin and trident. The moneyer, Q. Nasidius, was a Pompeian loyalist who served both Magnus and Sextus as commander of the fleet until his defeat at Naulochus, whereupon he joined Antony's forces, only to suffer another naval defeat at Actium in 31 BC.
Estimate: 10000-12000 USD