50
3076
Cnaeus Pompey Jr. Silver Denarius (3.92 g), 46-45 BC.
Corduba. M. Po-
blicius, propraetorian legate. M POBLICI LEG PRO PR, helmeted head of
Roma right.
Reverse:
CN MAGNVS IMP, Hispania standing right, shield
on her back, holding two spears and presenting palm to Pompeian sol-
dier standing left on prow, armed with sword. Crawford 469/1a; HCRI
48; Sydenham 1035; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great). Well struck and perfectly
centered on a nice broad flan, lightly toned.
Superb Extremely Fine.
The reverse type represents the support of Further Spain for the Pompeian
cause. The female figure, who Crawford does not identify, is obviously
Hispania, coming to lend her support (arms) which will lead to ultimate
victory (palm-branch) and the restoration of a constitutional Republic.
Estimated Value .................................................................... $2,000 - 2,500
Ex Goldberg 70 (2-5 September 2012), 3201; NAC 41 (20 November 2007),
15.
