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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 750 CHF
Hammer Price:  1500 CHF
Lot 386
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Sextus Pompey. Denarius (Silver, 15.5 mm, 3.83 g, 1 h), military mint in Sicily, 38-36 BC. MAG • PIVS • IMP ITER The Pharos of Messana surmounted by a figure of Neptune standing on a galley prow to right; below, galley to left. Rev. PRAEF CLAS • ET • ORAE MARIT • EX • S • C Skylla, facing with two fish tails and three dogs' heads, her human body turned to the left, holding rudder with both hands above her head, ready to attack. Crawford 511/4a. CRI 335. RSC 2. Sydenham 1348. Struck on a tight flan, thus emphasizing the types, which are at the center and very sharply and clearly struck. Extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 28 Mar 2024, 09:32:42 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1500 CHF

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