Crawford 469/1a

Moneyer: Cnaeus Pompey Junior; M. Poblicius, legate pro praetore.

Denomination: Denarius

Obverse: Helmeted head of Roma to right; M•POBLICI•LEG PRO•PR around

Reverse:  Personnification of Hispania standing to right, with shield slung on back, holding two spears and giving palm-branch to Pompeian soldier standing to left on prow of ship; CN•MAGNVS•IMP upwards to right.

Reference: Crawford 469/1a

Mint: Corduba (Cordoba) mint (Hispania), summer 46 - spring 45 BC

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Note: 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.

Collection : 16 Roman Republic