The Pompeians. Sextus Pompey. 40-39 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.85 g, 12h). Uncertain Sicilian mint. The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot on prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern / The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Crawford 511/4a; CRI 335; Sydenham 1348; RSC 2; RBW –. Lovely iridescent toning, flan flaw, irregular flan. Good VF.

From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 516 (18 May 2022), lot 473; Roma E-Sale 64 (28 November 2019), lot 598 .


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