Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Sicily, 42-40 BC. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, sceptre and trident; [MAG•PIVS•IM]P•ITER around / Scylla left, wielding a rudder in both hands; PRÆF•[CLAS•ET•ORÆ•MAR IT•EX•S•C] around. Crawford 511/4; Sear, Imperators 335. 3.92g, 19mm, 3h.
Areas of flatness, otherwise Extremely Fine.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection;
Ex UBS Auction 55, 16 September 2002, lot 1866.