Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), 42-40 BC. Bare head of Pompey Magnus right; capis behind, lituus before; [MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER] around / Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and with foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on their shoulders; [PRÆF] above, CLAS•ET[•ORÆ•MARIT•EX•S•C] in two lines in exergue. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; RSC 17. 3.74g, 18mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine; with a light tone. Excellent portrait.
From a private European Collection.