© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ17 30 BC - 27 BC
| Bronze | 1.96 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Cavari (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 30 BC - 27 BC |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#427646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: T POM
Comment
Provincial coinage of the gens Pompeia.
Magistrate of Titus Pompeius, son of Sextus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman and Celtic elements on its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin bears the image of a Roman magistrate, while the reverse (back) side features a stylized Celtic horse and rider. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the region in which the coin was minted, as Gallia Narbonensis was a Roman province in what is now southern France that was previously inhabited by the Celts.