Lot 3451
Cnaeus Pompey Junior. AR Denarius minted at Corduba, 46-45 BC. Helmeted head right of Roma. Reverse: Hispania standing right, presenting palm branch to Pompey standing left on prow of galley. Sear 1384; RSC Pompey 1; Cr. 469/1a; Syd. 1035. Scratches on face of Roma. Toned. Very Fine.
After the murder of Pompey Magnus in Egypt, Pompey the Younger and his brother Sextus joined Metellus Scipio, Cato, and the other senators who remained opposed to Caesar in Africa. Following their defeat at Thapsus, the Pompey brothers fled to the Balearic Islands, where, with Labienus, they crossed into Hispania to raise another army, which was devastated by Caesar at Munda. The brothers managed to flee again, but Gnaeus was captured about a month later and executed.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
The Pat Coyle Collection.
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