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Ancient Imitation of Pompey the Great, (prototype struck by Varro, proquaestor). Denarius.
Denarius, 3.62g (7h). , after 49 BC. Obv:[V]ARRO PRO Q Terminal bust of Jupiter right, diademed. Rx: Upright scepter between dolphin right and eagle standing left; MAGN (N retrograde) [PRO]/CO[S] in two lines in exergue. Cf. Crawford 447/1a. Cf. Sydenham 1033. Cf. Sear, Imperators 8. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. aEF; area of flat strike.
Denarius, 3.62g (7h). , after 49 BC. Obv:[V]ARRO PRO Q Terminal bust of Jupiter right, diademed. Rx: Upright scepter between dolphin right and eagle standing left; MAGN (N retrograde) [PRO]/CO[S] in two lines in exergue. Cf. Crawford 447/1a. Cf. Sydenham 1033. Cf. Sear, Imperators 8. Ex Philip T. Ashton Collection. aEF; area of flat strike.