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Denarius - Gnaeus Pompeius CN•MAGNVS IMP / M•MINAT SABIN PR•Q 46 BC - 45 BC
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spanish city standing right, wearing turreted crown, holding caduceus in left hand and shaking hands with Pompeian soldier who stands facing; on right, another Spanish city, walking left, wearing turreted crown, holding trophy in left hand over left shoulder and with right hand crowning solider. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•MINAT
SABIN PR•Q
Unabridged legend:
Marcus Minatius
Sabinus Pro Quæstor
Translation:
Marcus Minatius
Sabinus Proquaestor
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.
