| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 559 | Auction date: 3 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 476 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 648 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: 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 . Estimate: 500 USD |  |
