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denarius, Triumviral, 42-40 BCE
denarius, Triumviral, 42-40 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0192

denarius, Triumviral, 42-40 BCE

Date42-40 BCE
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.87 cm, 3.81 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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PeriodTriumviral
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Obverse Description
A border of dots surrounds the head of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, looking right.  There is a jug behind and a lituus before.  MAG PIUS IMP ITER is inscribed around.
Obverse Expanded
MAGNUS PIUS, IMPERATOR ITERUM
Obverse Legend
MAG PIUS IMP ITER
Obverse Translated
Magnus Pius, imperator again
Reverse Description
A border of dots surrounds a diademed Neptune, standing left, with an aplustre in his right hand and a cloak over his left arm and his right foot on the prow.  One of the Catanean borthers is on either side, hoisting his father on his shoulders.  PRAEF is
Reverse Expanded
PRAEFECTUS CLASSIS ET ORAE MARITIMAE EX SENATUS CONSULTUM
Reverse Legend
PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX S C
Reverse Translated
Prefect of the fleets and of the maritime district.  By decree of the senate..
BibliographyCrawford, 511.3a
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