Sextus Pompey. Denarius, 4.00g (8h). Massilia, 44-3 BC. Obv: NEPTVNI Head of Pompey the Great right with dolphin below and trident to right. Rx: Galley in full sail right with bank of rowers, steersman holding rudder in stern, figure standing right and raising right arm in prow, eye as decoration on prow below him; star above; name of naval commander Q NASIDIVS below. Crawford 483/2. Sydenham 1350 (R6). Sear, Imperators 235. Unusually complete and detailed ship on reverse despite minor weakness affecting prow. Mint State
Ex NAC 78, 26 May 2014, lot 738