Crawford 469/1a, Cn. Pompey Junior and M. Poblicius, 46-45 BC., Spanish mint, probably Corduba, Denarius.
Cn. Pompey Junior (son of Pompey the Great) and M. Poblicius, 46-45 BC., Spanish mint, probably Corduba,
Denarius (18 mm / 3.92 g),
Obv.: M POBLICI LEG PRO - PR , helmeted head of Roma in crested helmet right.
Rev.: CN MAGNVS IMP , Cn. Pompey junior in military attire, standing l., holding sword with his l. hand, r. foot placed on prow; he is receiving palm branch from Spain standing r., wearing long dress, holding two spears in her l. hand, shield on back.
Crawf. 469/1a ; Syd. 1035 ; Bab. Pompeia 9 ; BMC 72 ; Sear 48 .
This scarce - rare denarius was struck by Pompey’s eldest son, Pompey Junior, presumably at the Spanish mint of Corduba shortly before the Battle of Munda on March 17, 45. At this battle the Pompeians suffered another crushing defeat to Julius Caesar.