Lot 391: Sextus Pompey. 42-40 BC. AR Denarius. Uncertain Sicilian mint, possibly Catana.

AUCTION: Sale 303

Description

Sextus Pompey. 42-40 BC. AR Denarius (18mm - 3.76 g). Uncertain Sicilian mint, possibly Catana. [MAG P]IVS IMP ITER, bare head of Pompey the Great right; capis behind, lituus before / PRAEF above, CLAS ET ORAE / [MA]RIT EX SC in exergue, Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and resting foot on prow between the Catanaean brothers Anapias and Amphinomus running in opposite directions, bearing their parents on their shoulders. Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; Sydenham 1344; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great). VF, toned, obverse banker's marks and a few light scratches.

From the Ivar Gault Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group E-279, lot 407.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 391
Listing #: 183694
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:15:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500
Collection: Ivar Gault

Sold Winning Bid: $470
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 391
Listing #: 183694
Closed: Friday, January 31, 2014 7:15:00 PM CT
Estimate: $500
Collection: Ivar Gault