Ancients
Pompey Magnus (died 48 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 3.56 gm, 1h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Posthumous issue of uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), ca. 42-40 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus right; capis right behind, lituus right before / PRAEF (AE ligate) above, CLAS•ET•ORAE• (AE ligate) / MARIT (MAR ligate)•EX•S•C in exergue, Neptune standing left, aplustre in right hand, right foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers, each carrying a parent on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a. Sydenham 1344. Pompeia 27. Superb strike in high relief. Underlying luster with deep cabinet toning.
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD