Lot 452: Sextus Pompey. 42 B.C. AR denarius. Uncertain mint in Sicily.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

Description

Sextus Pompey. 42 B.C. AR denarius (20 mm, 3.43 g, 11 h). Uncertain mint in Sicily. (MA)G · PI-VS [IMP · ITER], diademed head of Neptune right, trident at shoulder / PRÆF · CLAS · [ET · O-R-Æ · MARIT] · EX · S · C, naval trophy set on anchor, heads of Scylla and Charybdis at base. Crawford 511/2b; HCRI 333; Sydenham 1347; RSC 1. Wonderful portrait of Neptune. Lightly toned, small edge chip showing internal crystallization. Extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 452
Listing #: 180952
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:30:20 PM CT
Estimate: $1,000

Sold Winning Bid: $625
2 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 452
Listing #: 180952
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:30:20 PM CT
Estimate: $1,000