Roman Imperatorial Denarius Sextus Pompey

Roman Imperatorial denarius Sextus Pompey,  struck at Sicily 42-40 BC. Very Fine in terms of wear although a somewhat weak and off centre strike with a graffito scratched into the reverse. Still an attractive coin with a delicate tone. Rare.

Obverse: Bare head of Pompey the Great right between lituus and capis. MAG PIVS IMP ITER
Reverse:  Neptune left, foot on prow, between brothers Anapias and Amphinomus, parents on their shoulders, PR’F above, in ex CLAS ET OR
References: RRC 511/3a, RSC Pompey 17, RCV 1392, Sear’s History & Coinage of the Roman Imperators 334
Diameter: 19mm
Weight: 3.42 grams

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