Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Sextus Pompeius

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Coin Type: Crawford 511/3a
  Coin, denarius
  
• 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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