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CN POMPEIUS JR. / M. Minatius Sabinus



C-000-007-2018 Cr. 477/1b
  • Obverse: SEX MAGN – IMP SAL Bare head of Cnaeus Pompeius right
  • Reverse: PIETAS Pietas standing left, holding palm branch and transverse sceptre
  • Type: Denar
  • State: EF
  • Weight: 3,83 gr.
  • Date: 44 BC
  • Mint: Southern Spain
  • Diameter: 17,70 mm.
  • Die axis: 7 hs
  • Crawford: 477/1b
  • Other Ref: Bab. Pompeia 18; C 14; Syd. 1042. Sear Imperators 232a. Woytek Arma et Nummi p. 558. Buttrey, NC 1960, type 4. RBW 1670; Cal. 1014; FFC Pompeyo Magno, 11
  • Source: NAC 106 Part I (05-2018). Lot 489
  • Comments:

    Very rare and in exceptional condition for this very difficult issue, undoubtedly 
among the finest specimens known. Struck on unusually fresh metal
 and with an interesting and unusual portrait. Extremely fine. 

Ex Lanz sale 147, 2009, 223