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•ET•ORÆ•M[AR IT•EX•S•C] around. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; BMCRR Sicily 18-19; RSC 2. 4.00g, 17mm, 5h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone.
From the collection of Z.P., Austria.