© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius Sextus Pompey; SEX•MAGNVS IMP B / PIETAS 45 BC - 44 BC
| Silver | 3.58 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 45 BC - 44 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#390507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas standing left, holding palm-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS
Comment
Babelon Pompeia 18.
Mint Salpesa, Spane
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sextus Pompey, who was a prominent Roman general and politician, on one side, and the goddess Pietas (representing duty and devotion) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of political turmoil in Rome, just before the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
