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Denarius - Gnaeus Pompeius CN•MAGN IMP / M•MINAT SABI PR•Q 46 BC - 45 BC
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Córdoba standing right among a pile of arms, wearing turreted crown, holding sceptre in left hand and with right hand welcoming Pompeian soldier who steps from stern of ship to right. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•MINAT
SABI PR•Q
Unabridged legend:
Marcus Minatius
Sabinus Pro Quæstor
Translation:
Marcus Minatius
Sabinus Proquaestor
Comment
Babelon Minatia 2 and Pompeia 11.
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 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.
