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As Cnaeus Pompey Junior; EPPIVS LEG 45 BC - 44 BC
| Bronze | 16.81 g | 28.83 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 45 BC - 44 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.81 g |
| Diameter | 28.83 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#424871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EPPIVS
LEG
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's design, which includes his image and the title "EPPIVS LEG," reflects his importance and influence in Roman society.
