1030.  CNAEUS POMPEY  MAGNUS (Pompey the  Great). 49 BC.  AR Denarius (3.39
gm). Struck in Greece.  Head of Numa Pompilius right; NVMA on diadem / Prow
right. Crawford  446/1; Sear CRI 7;  Sydenham 1032; RSC 4.  

This coin was struck by Cn. Calpurnius Piso, proquaestor to
the Pompeian party in Spain during the war between Caesar 
and Pompey. The head of Numa Pompilius records the claim of 
the Calpurnia gens to be descended from Calpus, the son of 
Numa, while the prow on the reverse refers to the naval 
victories of Pompey over the pirates in 67 BC.

CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1030.
 
 Lot sold for $639.

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