Roman Sextus Pompey - Neptune - Denarius > Lot No. 0088

Description:
40 BC, Sicily mint. Obv: MAG PIVS IMP ITER, bare head of Pompey right between lituus and capis. Rev: Neptune standing left, foot on prow, between the brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, carrying their parents on their shoulders, PR F above, CLAS ET OR / MARIT EX SC in exergue.

Measurements:
3.70 grams.

Condition:
Fine, unusually well centred reverse, very rare.

References:
Sear 1392; RRC 511/3a; RSC Pompey 18; see Wildwinds.com (this coin).

Estimate: £500 - 600 (EUR 620 - 740; USD 790 - 950)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £450