Pharos of Messana, surmounted by statue of helmeted Neptune, holding trident in right hand and rudder in left hand and placing left foot on prow; before, galley left with aquila (legionary eagle) on prow and sceptre tied with fillet on stern; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
MAG•PIVS•IMP•ITER (Translation: [Pompeius] Magnus, Pious, Emperor for the second time)
Reverse description
Marine monster, Scylla, wielding rudder with both hands; around, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PRÆF•CLAS•ET•ORÆ•MARIT•EX•S•C (Translation: Prefect of the Fleet and the Maritime Coast by Decree of the Senate)
Edge
Gross
Mint
Mintage
ND (42 BC - 40
BC) - RRC 511/4a - ND (42 BC - 40
BC) - RRC 511/4b - ND (42 BC - 40
BC) - RRC 511/4c - ND (42 BC - 40
BC) - RRC 511/4d -
