Denarius - Gnaeus Pompeius CN•MAGN IMP / M•MINAT SABI PR•Q

€394,490.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year46 BC - 45 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#470/1a, CRR#1036, RBW#1642, Sear Imperators#49
Obverse descriptionHead of Pompey the Great, right. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCN•MAGNVS IMP (or variation)
(Translation: Emperor Gnaeus Magnus)
Reverse descriptionCórdoba standing right among a pile of arms, wearing turreted crown, holding sceptre in left hand and with right hand welcoming Pompeian soldier who steps from stern of ship to right. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM•MINAT SABI PR•Q
(Translation: Marcus Minatius Sabinus Proquaestor)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (46 BC - 45 BC)  - Spain, probably Corduba mint -
Catalog ID1661706890
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