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Auction XXV 22-23 Sep 2022
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Sextus Pompey AR Denarius. Uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), 42-40 BC. MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER, bare head of Pompey Magnus to right; capis behind, lituus before / Neptune standing to left, holding aplustre and with foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus advancing in opposite directions and carrying their parents on their shoulders; PRÆF (ligate) above, CLAS•ET•[ORÆ•MARIT•EX•S•C] (partially ligate) in two lines in exergue. Crawford 511/3a; BMCRR Sicily 7; CRI 334; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great). 3.97g, 19mm, 2h.
Good Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone over lustrous metal displaying original mineral adhesions.
From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.
This coin of Sextus Pompey is rich with symbolism. The reverse alludes not only to Sextus' command of the seas and the probable location of the mint through the legend of Amphinomus and Anapias, but is also a reference to the piety of Sextus Pompey in upholding the Republican ideals of his late father, who is depicted on the obverse.
Good Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone over lustrous metal displaying original mineral adhesions.
From the Vogelberg Collection (Switzerland), formed c. 1960-1985.
This coin of Sextus Pompey is rich with symbolism. The reverse alludes not only to Sextus' command of the seas and the probable location of the mint through the legend of Amphinomus and Anapias, but is also a reference to the piety of Sextus Pompey in upholding the Republican ideals of his late father, who is depicted on the obverse.