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Denarius - Sextus Pompeius NEPTVNI / Q•NASIDIVS; Massilia 44 BC - 43 BC
| Silver (.950) | 3.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 43 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#82651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Galley sailing right, with fourteen sails and seven oarsmen, streamlined sail, rudder at left; behind sail, star with 6 rays; in exergue, inscription.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q•NASIDIVS
Translation: Quintus Nasidius
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on one side, and a portrait of Sextus Pompeius, a prominent Roman general and politician, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and the inclusion of Neptune's image may have been a symbol of the importance of the sea and trade to the Roman economy and military power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (44 BC - 43 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Sextus Pompeius (NEPTVNI / Q•NASIDIVS; Massilia) (44 BC - 43 BC) coin.
