Q. Sicinius and C. Coponius AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Pompey, 49 BC. Diademed head of Apollo right, III•VIR behind, XVI monogram below, Q•SICINIVS before / Club of Hercules, on which hangs lion's skin; arrow to left, bow to right, C•COPONIVS•PR•S•C around. Crawford 444/1a; Sydenham 939. 3.75g, 18mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine, area of flat striking on rev., attractive old cabinet toning over lustrous metal, hints of golden iridescence around the devices.
Ex Eucharius Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 25, 27 February 2016, lot 312.