Denarius - Sextus Pompeius PRÆF•CLAS•ET•ORÆ•MARIT•EX•S•C; Naval Trophy 42 BC - 40 BC
| Silver | 3.82 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 | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Naval trophy set on anchor, top of trident visible above, prow-stem on left and aplustre on right; at base, heads of the marine monsters Scylla and Charybdis; around, inscription with MAR in monogram and both AE ligatured.
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
Babelon Pompeia 21; C. 1; Woytek, Arma et Nummi p. 558.
Uncertain Sicily mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a naval trophy, which symbolizes Sextus Pompeius' naval victories. This design was not commonly used in Roman coinage, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (42 BC - 40 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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