© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Pompeius Magnus VARRO•PRO•Q / VARRO•PRO•Q 49 BC
49 BC year| Silver | 3.85 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 49 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Terminal bust of Jupiter, right, wearing diadem. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VARRO•PRO•Q
Unabridged legend: Varro Pro Quaestor
Translation: The Pro Quaestor Varro
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showing a prowling lion, which was a symbol of Pompey's victory over the pirates in the Mediterranean. This design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular denarius.
