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Denarius - Pompeius Magnus CN•PISO•PRO•Q NVMA / MAGN PRO•COS 49 BC - 48 BC
| Silver | 3.37 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 49 BC - 48 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow of galley right; above and below, inscripiton.
Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGN
PRO•COS
Translation: Magnus Proconsul (The Proconsul [Pompeius] Magnus)
Edge
Gross
Comment
Babelon Pompeia 8 and Calpurnia 30.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pompey the Great, a prominent Roman general and statesman, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Pompey's reign as consul, and it is believed that the image of Venus was included to symbolize Pompey's victory over the pirates in the Mediterranean, as Venus was associated with the sea and navigation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (49 BC - 48 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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