The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompey Jr. Summer 46-Spring 45 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.72 g, 12h). Corduba mint; Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore.Electronic Auction 493 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Pompeians. Cnaeus Pompey Jr. Summer 46-Spring 45 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.72 g, 12h). Corduba mint; Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. Helmeted head of Roma right within bead and reel border / Hispania standing right, shield on her back, holding two spears over shoulder and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier standing left on prow, armed with sword. Crawford 469/1a; CRI 48; Sydenham 1035; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great); RBW –. Lightly toned, minor porosity on obverse, some light scratches, reverse struck slightly off center. Near VF. |