Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 8  –  29 - 30 June 2019

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 8

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 29.06.2019, from 3:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 30.06.2019, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ A splendid denariuf of Sextus Pompey ★

Sextus Pompey, † 35 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.70 g, 5 h), military mint in Sicily, 37-36. MAG PIVS IMP ITER Bare head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; behind, jug and before, lituus. Rev. PRAEF / CLAS•ET•ORAE / [MAR IT•EX•S•C] Neptune standing left, his foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, with their parents on their shoulders. Babelon (Pompeia) 27. Crawford 511/3a. RBW 1785. Sydenham 1344. A most attractive example with beautiful iridescent toning and an excellent portrait. The reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good extremely fine.

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Price realized 1'100 CHF
Starting price 500 CHF
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