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Auction: 22108 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 21 - Ancient Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 3186

Roman Republic Pompey the Great, Parro as Proquaestor, AR Denarius, 49 BC, Jupiter, diademed, portrayed as a terminal bust, right, VARRO.PRO.Q behind,rev vertical scepter between dolphin and eagle, MAGN PRO COS in exergue, 2.84g, (Crawford-447/1a, HCRI 8 ; Sydenham 1033 ; RSC 3) Toned, slight porosity to surface, wear to reverse. Dolphin and eagle represent Pompey's victory over Cilician pirates, and Mithradites VI of Pontus. Very Rare, EF

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Estimate
£600 to £1,200

Starting price
£420