Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Sicily, 42-40 BC. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, sceptre and trident, MAG•PIVS•[IMP•ITER] around / Scylla left, wielding a rudder in both hands; PRÆF•CLAS•E[T•ORÆ•MAR IT•EX]•S•C around. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2. 3.74g, 18mm, 5h.
Very Fine; old collection tone.
From the collection of a Scientist;
Ex Dix Noonan Webb Ltd., Auction - Sale A9, 28 September 2010, lot 702.