1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Republic
Lot 372:
Sextus Pompey. AR Denarius, Sicily, 42-40 BC. Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus right; behind jug, before, lituus; around, [MAG PIVS IMP ITER]. Rev. Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and placing foot on prow; on either side, one of the Catanean brothers, bearing his father on his shoulders; above, [PRAEF]; in exergue, CLAS ET ORAE/ [MAR I]T EX SC. Cr. 511/3a; B. 27 (Pompeia); RRSC D 290.2a. AR. 3.74 g. 19 mm. RR. Very rare and fascinating issue. Attractively toned. Weaknesses, especially on reverse. Good VF/VF.
Start price € 600
Realized price € 800