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SEXTUS POMPEIUS



C-004-002-2008 Cr. 511/4d
  • Obverse: MAG PIVS IMP ITER (Magnus Pius imperator iterum). Pharos of Messana surmounted by a statue of Neptune; in foreground, galley left adorned with legionary eagle, scepter and trident.
  • Reverse: PRAE[F ORAE MAR]IT ET CLAS S C. (Praefectus orae maritimae et classis ex senatus consulto). The monster Scylla left, raising rudder over her head as if to strike.
  • Type: Denar
  • State: Good EF
  • Weight: 3,97 gr.
  • Date: 42 BC
  • Mint: Sicily
  • Diameter: 20,60 mm.
  • Die axis: 10 hs
  • Crawford: 511/4d
  • Other Ref: Sear 335; Syd. 1348; Cohen 2; BMC Sicily 20; FFC Sexto Pompeyo 7.
  • Source: Tkalec (02-2008). Lot 295 (cover coin).
  • Comments:

    Rare. Probably the best known specimen.