Aureus Pompeia: Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, MAGNVS / PRO·COS

€312,012.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year71 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight8.94 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#402/1, CRR#1028, RCV I#10, BMC RR#20
Obverse descriptionHead of Africa right, wearing elephant`s skin on head; on left, jug with handle to right; on right, lituus. Laurel-wreath as border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAGNVS
(Translation: The great)
Reverse descriptionPompey in triumphal quadriga right, holding branch in right hand, being crowned by Victory flying towards him and holding a wreath with right hand; on near horse, rider. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRO·COS
(Translation: Proconsul)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-71)  - -
Catalog ID8569825950
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