Ancient Coins

ROMAN IMPERATORIAL COINS, Roman Imperatorial Coins, Denarius, c. 38-37, Sicily, Pharos of Messina, surmounted by statue of Neptune, holding rudder and trident, galley in front with aquila on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern, rev. praef clas et orae marit ex s c, Scylla wielding rudder with both hands, 3.83g/3h (Crawford 511/4a; RSC 2). Small scrape in obverse field, otherwise extremely fine and well-centred, rare (£900-1,200)