The Pharos Of Messana
Sextus Pompeius. AR Denarius, 37-36 BC, Sicily. Obv. [MAG PIVS] IMP ITER (TE ligate). The Pharos of Messana surmounted by figure of Neptune; before, galley with Aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern. Rev. PRAEF. CLAS. ET [...] The monster Scylla wielding rudder with both hands. Cr. 511/4 var. (ITER); B. (Pompeia) 22; C. 2. 3.53 g. 17.50 mm. RR. Very rare and in good condition for issue. Banker's mark and X graffito on obverse. Lovely old cabinet tone. VF.
Info & contacts
PDF Catalogue
My bids
Watched Lots
My Consignment
Terms Of Sale
Shipping costs
Payment methods
Bid increments
Printable results
Live Bidding Saturday 28th October 2023 03:00:00 PM CET
Greek Coins (1-288)
Ancient and Medieval Asia (289-301)
The Roman Republic (302-486)
Live Bidding Sunday 29th October 2023 03:00:00 PM CET
The Roman Empire (487-644)
Barbaric and Migration Period Coinage (645-667)
The Byzantine Empire (668-706)
Oriente Latino (707-763)
Monete e Medaglie di Zecche Italiane (764-920)
Casa Savoia - Regno di Sardegna - Regno di Italia (921-946)
Repubblica Italiana (947-980)
Medaglie Papali (981-997)
Medaglie e Placchette (998-1010)
World Coins (1011-1112)