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CSNS Signature Sale 3073 25-26 & 29 Apr 2019
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Sextus Pompey, as Prefect of the Fleet (43-35 BC). AR denarius (21mm, 3.83 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF★ 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 right; 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. Sydenham 1348. RSC 2. Exceptionally sharp example with eye appealing deep cabinet toning and flashes of violet and blue.
Ex private Anglo-Italian collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Sextus Pompey, as Prefect of the Fleet (43-35 BC). AR denarius (21mm, 3.83 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF★ 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 right; 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. Sydenham 1348. RSC 2. Exceptionally sharp example with eye appealing deep cabinet toning and flashes of violet and blue.
Ex private Anglo-Italian collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD