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Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, Uncertain mint in Sicily, 40-39 B.C. NGC G. Bankers' Marks.
Obverse: The Pharos of Messana surmounted by statue of Neptune standing right, with foot upon prow, holding trident and rudder; in foreground, galley to left, with aquila on prow and scepter, trident, and grappling-iron in stern;
Reverse: The monster Scylla left, her torso of dogs and fishes, wielding a rudder as a club with both hands. Rather extensively handled and exhibiting numerous bankers' marks, but nevertheless a lasting example. Still in search for a well centered, perfect struck NGC F.
Provenance from Stack's Bowers, The June 2020 World Collectors Choice, Lot 72055.
Riferimento : Crawford-511/4a-d; cf. CRI-335-335b; cf. Syd-1348-9
Collezione : In US Republican Imperatorial