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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Battle of Pharsalus / Caesar Presented with Pompey’s Head. AR Medal (32mm, 9.86 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. EF.
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ANCIENT THEMES, Roman Republican. Battle of Pharsalus / Caesar Presented with Pompey’s Head. AR Medal (32mm, 9.86 g, 12h). By Jean Dassier & sons, 1740-1750. Pompey’s Cavalry Blinded by Caesar’s Infantry at the Battle of Pharsalus: a mounted cavalryman rides to left, covering his wounded eyes; BATAILLE DE PHARSALE ·/ A · R · 706 · in exergue / Caesar Weeps at the Sight of Pompey’s Head (“Humanity of Caesar”): two Egyptians present the head of Pompey to Caesar, who turns his head away; HUMANITÉ DE CESAR ·/ A · R · 706 · in exergue. Eisler 50a; Catenacci pp. 100-1. Old blue and red iridescent cabinet toning. EF.
From the Drewry Family Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 15:05:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Drewry Family Collection.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 15:05:40 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
