ROMAN REPUBLIC, Sextus Pompey. Uncertain mint in Sicily (Catania?), c. 42-40 BC , AR Denarius, 3.69g (18mm, 1h). [MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER], bare head of Pompey r., capis behind, lituus before / Neptune standing l., holding aplustre with foot on prow, between the Catanaean brothers (Anapias & Amphinomus) advancing in opposite directions and carrying their parents; [PRAEF] (ligate) above, CLAS•ET•ORAE [MARIT]•EX•S•C• (partially ligate) in two lines in exergue
Pedigree: From a private UK Collection
References: Crawford 511/3a; CRI 334; BMCRR Sicily 7; RSC 17 (Pompey the Great)
Grade: Obverse o/c with legend and top of Pompey's head off planchet. Banker’s marks. Reverse is o/c with top legend and portions of the figures off planchet. Unevenly struck with portions of the lower legend unreadable. (F-VF)
Price: $975
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