Name: Sextus Pompey Æ As uncertain Sicilian mint
SKU: RBW.1675 / Sear.1394
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Sextus Pompey Æ As uncertain Sicilian mint

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SKU: RBW.1675 / Sear.1394 Categories: Ancient, Roman Republic

N° Numismeo : #21324Référence : RBW.1675 / Sear.1394Personnage : Sextus Pompey (-68 - -35)

Weight	21,06
Diameter	30,6
Metal	Bronze
Condition	Extremely Fine
Mint Year	Circa 42-38 BC
Region	Sicily
Obverse description	Janiform head
Obverse legend	MGN
Reverse description	Prou de navire à droite
Reverse legend	PIVS / IMP

Superb coin of Sextus Pompey, son of Pompey the great. He took control of Sicily in 41 BC but was defeated at the Battle of Naulochus by Octavius. He escaped to Asia Minor where he was killed in Milet.