Denarius

A denarius. Obverse: Head of Numa Pompilius, laureate (right) Legend: 'CN. PISO PRO. Q'. Reverse: Prow of a galley. Inscription: 'MAGN.'; 'PRO. COS'. Struck by Cn. Calpurnius Piso, Proquaestor in Spain. The Gens Calpurnia traced their descent from Numa Pomilius.

Object Details

ID: MEC0166
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Coin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Pompey destroys the Cilician Pirates, 66BC
Date made: 66
People: Pompilius, Numafl.BC66
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 18 mm
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