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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Sextus Pompey, as Prefect of the Fleet (43-35 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.68 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5. Uncertain mint in Sicily, 42-40 BC. MAG [PIVS IMP. ITER], the Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, scepter and trident / PRÆF [CLAS ET ORÆ MARIT] S C, the monster Scylla left, raising rudder over her head as if to strike. Crawford 511/4c. Sear 335a. Sydenham -. RSC 2b. Rare. Dark "find patina" intact.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD
Sextus Pompey, as Prefect of the Fleet (43-35 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.68 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 5/5. Uncertain mint in Sicily, 42-40 BC. MAG [PIVS IMP. ITER], the Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, scepter and trident / PRÆF [CLAS ET ORÆ MARIT] S C, the monster Scylla left, raising rudder over her head as if to strike. Crawford 511/4c. Sear 335a. Sydenham -. RSC 2b. Rare. Dark "find patina" intact.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD