COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of Sextus Pompey dating to the period 42-40 BC, mint of Sicily. Reverse type PRAEF CLAS ET ORAE MARIT EX SC a naval trophy set on an anchor. RRC 511/2.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Pompeius Magnus Pius, Sextus
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Sicilian mint
Obverse: A bust of Neptune facing right
Obverse legend: MAG [PIVS] IMP ITER
Reverse: A naval trophy set on an anchor
Reverse legend: PRAEF CLAS ET [ORAE MARIT EX S]C
Dated: -42.0 to -40.0
Weight (g): 3.36
Diameter (mm): 18.16
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Dorking North
District: Mole Valley
County: Surrey
Region: South East
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-511.2a