© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus Pompeia: Sextus Pompeius; MAG·PIVS IMP·ITER / PRAEF CLAS·ET·ORAE MARIT·EX·S·C 42 BC - 40 BC
| Gold | 8.05 g | 20.88 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.05 g |
| Diameter | 20.88 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heads of Pompey the Great and Pompey the Younger facing each other, the latter bearded; on left, lituus; on right, tripod.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRAEF
CLAS·ET·ORAE
MARIT·EX·S·C
Unabridged legend: Praefectus Classis Et Orae Maritimae Ex Senatus Consulto
Translation: Prefect of the Fleet and the Maritime Coast by Decree of the Senate
Comment
CRI 332; Bahrfeldt 87; Biaggi 48.
Struck in Sicily.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Sextus Pompeius, a prominent Roman general and politician, who was also the son of the famous Roman commander, Pompey the Great.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (42 BC - 40 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus (Pompeia: Sextus Pompeius; MAG·PIVS IMP·ITER / PRAEF CLAS·ET·ORAE MARIT·EX·S·C) (42 BC - 40 BC) coin.
