Ancients
Sextus Pompey, as Imperator and Master of the Fleet (42-36 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.82 gm, 7h). NGC VF 4/5 - 5/5. Uncertain Sicilian mint, possibly Catana, 42-40 BC. MAG • PIVS • IMP • ITER, bare head of Pompey the Great right between lituus and capis / Neptune standing left, holding aplustre in right hand, resting right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, Anapias and Amphinomus, carrying their parents on their shoulders; PRAEF (AE ligate) above, CLAS • ET • ORAE (AE ligate) • MARIT (MAR ligate) • EX • S • C in two lines in exergue. Crawford 511/3a. Sydenham 1344. Pompeia 27. A handsome portrait with overall even wear.
From the Ipanema Collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-700 USD