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Sextus Pompey, as Prefect of the Fleet (43-35 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.68 gm, 12h). NGC VF 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 / PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX S C (AE ligate), the monster Scylla left, raising rudder over her head as if to strike. Crawford 511/4a.
From the Morris Collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-750 USD
Sextus Pompey, as Prefect of the Fleet (43-35 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.68 gm, 12h). NGC VF 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 / PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX S C (AE ligate), the monster Scylla left, raising rudder over her head as if to strike. Crawford 511/4a.
From the Morris Collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 500-750 USD