Lot 3447
Pompey the Great. AR Denarius minted by M. Terentius Varro in Greece, 49-48 BC. Diademed terminal bust right of Jupiter. Reverse: Scepter between dolphin right and eagle left. Sear 1374; RSC Pompey 3; Cr. 447/1a; Syd. 1033. Scrape below head of bust; flan faults in obverse right field. Several light marks on reverse. Toned. Bold. Very Fine and very rare.
This type suggests Pompey's victories on both land and sea; it was sruck by M. Terentius Varro, who was pardoned by Caesar after Pharsalus, survived the Proscriptions in the aftermath of Caesar's assassination, and gained the favor of Augustus, whereupon he quietly devoted himself to study and writing.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
The Pat Coyle Collection.
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