Denarius - Sextus Pompeius PRÆF•CLAS•ET•ORÆ•MARIT•EX•S•C; Catanean brothers 42 BC - 40 BC
| Silver | 3.85 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.85 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Neptune standing left, wearing diadem, holding aplustre in right hand and cloak over left arm, placing right foot on prow left, between the Catanaean brothers, Anapias and Amphinomus, each carrying one of their parents on their shoulders; above and in exergue, inscription with MAR in monogram and both AE liatured.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRÆF
CLAS•ET•ORÆ
MARIT•EX•S•C
Unabridged legend: Praefectus Classis Et Orae Maritimae Ex Senatus Consulto
Translation: Prefect of the Fleet and the Maritime Coast by Decree of the Senate
Edge
Gross
Comment
Sicily mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Sextus Pompeius, the youngest son of Pompey the Great, who was a prominent Roman general and politician. The coin was minted during his reign as prefect of the Roman fleet and military tribune, and it is believed to be one of the few surviving examples of a coin that was issued during his lifetime.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (42 BC - 40 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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