Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Sicily, 42-40 BC. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, sceptre and trident, MAG•PIVS•IMP•[ITER] around / Scylla left, wielding rudder in both hands; [PRÆF•CLAS•ET•ORÆ•MAR] IT•EX•S•C around. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; BMCRR Sicily 18-19; RSC 2. 3.85g, 17mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone; golden iridescence around devices on rev.
From the inventory of a European dealer.