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Electronic Auction 530  4 Jan 2023
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Lot 686

Estimate: 300 USD
Price realized: 275 USD
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The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.64 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot on prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern / The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2; RBW –. Lightly toned, bankers' marks, some light scratches and slight porosity. Good Fine.
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