Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice June 2020 Auction 24-26 Jun 2020
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SEXTUS POMPEY. AR Denarius, Uncertain mint in Sicily, 40-39 B.C. NGC G. Bankers' Marks.
cf. Crawford-511/4a-d; cf. CRI-335-335b; cf. Syd-1348-9. Obverse: The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot upon prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern; Reverse: The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Rather extensively handled and exhibiting numerous bankers' marks, but nevertheless a lasting example from this troubled period in Roman politics.
Estimate: $150.00- $300.00
cf. Crawford-511/4a-d; cf. CRI-335-335b; cf. Syd-1348-9. Obverse: The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot upon prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern; Reverse: The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Rather extensively handled and exhibiting numerous bankers' marks, but nevertheless a lasting example from this troubled period in Roman politics.
Estimate: $150.00- $300.00