+
-
Denarius
A denarius commemorating the victories of Q. Nasidius. Obverse: Within a pearled border, head of Pompey the Great, a trident facing him, a dolphin below. Inscription (vertical) 'NEPTUNI'. Reverse: Starboard view of a galley under sail, a man steering, another standing in the bows; a star above. Legend below: "Q. NASIDIVS". Pompey took the title of Son of Neptune after this victory.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC0169 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Coin |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 38 BC |
| People: | Pompey, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 18 mm |
Your Request
If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:
Email: library@rmg.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours)
Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.