SEXTUS POMPEIUS MAGNUS PIUS. Denarius (37/6 BC). Uncertain Sicilian mint.
Obv: MAG PIVS IMP ITER.
The lighthouse of Messina with statue of Neptune, holding trident and rudder, foot set on prow; in foreground, galley advancing left, with aquila on prow, sceptre and trident on stern.
Rev: PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX S C.
Skylla left, preparing to strike with rudder; her lower body consists of two fish tails and three foreparts of dog.
Crawford 511/4a.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 3.85 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.
Price realized | 2'200 EUR 2 bids |
Starting price | 1'600 EUR |
Estimate | 2'000 EUR |