Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Pompey, 49 BC. Diademed head of Apollo right, III VIR behind, XVI monogram below, Q SICINIVS before / Club of Hercules, on which hangs lion's skin; arrow to left, bow to right, C COPONIVS PR S C around. Crawford 444/1a; Sydenham 939. 3.75g, 18mm, 11h.
Near Extremely Fine, area of flat striking on rev. Attractive old cabinet toning over lustrous metal, hints of golden iridescence around the devices.
From the Eucharius Collection.