minted in Sicily

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Sextus Pompeius

This silver coin was minted in Sicily by Sextus Pompeius (or Pompey) between 42 and 40 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse depicts Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great). Behind him is a jug and staff (lituus), symbols of his position as an Augur. The worn legend around him reads ' [MAG.]PIVS IMP.ITER', an abbreviation of Magnus Pius Imperator iterum.

Cnaeus Pompey was granted the title Magnus (the Great), and his sons both used it also. Sextus in addition took the title Pius. He was proclaimed Imperator, or commander, by his forces, and the legend here indicates for a second time (iterum).

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Online ID:	000-100-065-811-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C15379
Date:	42 - 40 Between 42 and 40 BC
Material:	Silver; slight accretion; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Head of Cn. Pompeius Magnus to right; jug behind; lituus in front; around, [MAG .] PIVS IMP . ITER / Rev. Neptune standing left, holding aplustre and cloak, placing right foot on prow; on either s
Dimensions:	18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 1.0
What:	Coin Type: Crawford 511/3a Coin, denarius
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	Catanean brothers Cn. Pompeius Magnus Neptune Sextus Pompeius (Maker)
Where:	Roman Republic Sicily
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Rome, minted in Sicily by Sextus Pompeius, 42 - 40 BC
References:	Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976.
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