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Denarius - Gnaeus Pompeius CN•MAGN IMP / M•MINAT SABI PR•Q 46 BC - 45 BC
| Silver | 3.81 g | 19 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 | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#377839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spanish city standing right, wearing turreted crown, raising right hand to greet Pompeian soldier who receives shield from another Spanish city, kneeling left, wearing turreted crown. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·MINAT / SABI PR·Q
Unabridged legend: Marcus Minatius Sabinus Pro Quæstor
Translation: Marcus Minatius Sabinus Proquaestor
Comment
Several variants are grouped under RCV#1385. Coins with similar obverse but different reverse shall be listed separately and can be differentiated by RRC (British Museum), CRR (Sydenham) or RSC (Seaby & Sear) references.Mass varies: 3.55–3.93 g;
Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Gnaeus Pompeius, also known as Pompey the Great, who was a prominent Roman general and statesman during the late Roman Republic. He was a member of the First Triumvirate, along with Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius Crassus, and played a significant role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during his reign as consul in 46 BC, and it is believed that the image of Pompey on the coin was meant to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader.
