COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Republican Roman denarius of Sextus Pompey (Pompey the Great), minted by Q. Nasidius, dating from 44-43 BC. The coin is in good condition.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Nasidius, Q.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Pompeius Magnus right, trident before, dolphin below
Obverse legend: NEPTVNE
Reverse: Ship right, under sail, star above
Reverse legend: Q. NASIDIVS
Dated: -44.0 to -43.0
Diameter (mm): 18.79
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Foston and Scropton
District: South Derbyshire
County: Derbyshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector