Numismatica Ars Classica
Spring Sale 2020 25 May 2020
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The Roman Republic.
Sextus Pompeius. Denarius, Sicily 37-36, AR 16 mm, 3.71 g. [MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER] Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of Neptune, helmeted, holding trident and rudder, placing l. foot on prow; in the background, ship l., with aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern. Rev. [PRÆF·CL]AS· ET·ORÆ·MARI·EX·S·C· Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Babelon Pompeia 23. C 2. Sydenham 1349. Sear Imperators 335. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1787 (this coin). Crawford 511/4 var.
Rare. Old cabinet tone and very fine
Ex NAC sale 63, 2012, RBW part II, 541. Privately purchased from Spink & Son in July 1985.
This reverse legend variety, with the MA of MARI ligate, but the R separate, is unlisted in Crawford.
The Roman Republic.
Sextus Pompeius. Denarius, Sicily 37-36, AR 16 mm, 3.71 g. [MAG·PIVS·IMP·ITER] Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of Neptune, helmeted, holding trident and rudder, placing l. foot on prow; in the background, ship l., with aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern. Rev. [PRÆF·CL]AS· ET·ORÆ·MARI·EX·S·C· Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Babelon Pompeia 23. C 2. Sydenham 1349. Sear Imperators 335. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. RBW 1787 (this coin). Crawford 511/4 var.
Rare. Old cabinet tone and very fine
Ex NAC sale 63, 2012, RBW part II, 541. Privately purchased from Spink & Son in July 1985.
This reverse legend variety, with the MA of MARI ligate, but the R separate, is unlisted in Crawford.