© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As Cnaeus Pompey Junior; CN·MAG 46 BC - 45 BC
| Bronze | 14.58 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 46 BC - 45 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.58 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#382738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
CN·MAG / IMP. Prow right of galley
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CN·MAG
IMP
Comment
Minted in Spain."Cnaeus Pompeius was the elder son of Pompey the Great and Mucia. He and the Pompeians were defeated in Spain at Munda by Caesar and his forces. Sextus Pompey (younger son of Pompey the Great and Mucia) fled, but Cnaeus was executed."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Cnaeus Pompey Junior, also known as Pompey the Great, who was a prominent Roman general and statesman. He played a significant role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and was one of the most powerful men of his time. The coin was minted during his lifetime, in 46-45 BC, and its design reflects his importance and influence in Roman society.
