Sextus Pompey. Denarius, 3.92g. (1h). Sicily, 42-40 BC. Obv: The Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, scepter and trident; [MAG PIVS I]MP ITER around. Rv. The monster Scylla l. wielding a rudder as a club; PR?F. [CLAS. ET. OR? MARIT SC]. Crawford 511/4. Sydenham 1348. Sear, Imperators 335.. Nicely toned. VF.
Ex Randy Haviland Collection. Ex UBS 55, 16 September 2002, lot 1866.