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Sextus Pompeius Magnus died 35 BC. Denarius 20 mm 42-40 BC Sicily. The pharos of Messana, surmounted by figure of Neptune, galley before MAG PIVS IMP ITER / PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX SC Scylla wielding rudder. Cr. 511/4; very fine
The pharos stood at the entrance of the harbour of Messana and served as a warning to mariners to avoid Scylla and Charybdis.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Sextus Pompeius Magnus |
| Reign | died 35 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 42-40 BC |
| Mint | Sicily |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | very fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 511/4 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 1393 |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Item Number | 55631 |
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