Coin (reverse), minted for Sextus Pompeius by Quintus Nasidius

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This silver coin was minted for Sextus Pompeius by Quintus Nasidius in 44 or 43 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. It was struck somewhere during the campaigns of Sextus Pompey. This picture shows the reverse.

The reverse depicts a ship with a sail, rowers, pilot and steersman. The legend 'Q.NASIDIV' identifies the moneyer, who was a military commander in his own right, fighting on the Pompeian side. The design refers to the fleet sailing to take over Sicily.

The Roman galley was an oared fighting ship. It was best used in calm waters, but nevertheless was sailed over long distances. Evidence of the design of these boats is primary found on coins and sculptures.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-456-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15361
• Date: 44 - 43
  44 or 43 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides slightly off-centre; slight pitting; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; trident in front; dolphin below; behind, NEPTVNI, downwards / Rev. Ship sailing right; star above; Q . NASIDIV (S?) below
  Coin Type: Crawford 483/2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.5
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 483/2
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Cn. Pompeius Magnus
  Q. Nasidius (Maker)
  Sextus Pompeius
  
• Where: Moving with Sextus Pompeius
  Roman Republic
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted at a mint moving with Sextus Pompeius by Q. Nasidius, 44 - 43 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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