Denarius - Sextus Pompeius NEPTVNI / Q•NASIDIVS, Massilia

€82,651.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year44 BC - 43 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver (.950)
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#483/2, CRR#1350, RSC#20, BMC RR#21, RCV I#1390, Cohen#20, RBW#1698, Sear Imperators#235
Obverse descriptionBare head of Pompey the Great right; before, a trident; behind, inscription downwards over a dolphin right. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNEPTVNI
(Translation: From Neptune)
Reverse descriptionGalley sailing right, with fourteen sails and seven oarsmen, streamlined sail, rudder at left; behind sail, star with 6 rays; in exergue, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringQ•NASIDIVS
(Translation: Quintus Nasidius)
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (44 BC - 43 BC)  - Massilia mint -
Catalog ID4177078850
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