Cnaeus Pompeius Junior (46-45 BC), with M. Minatius Sabinus, as Proquaestor. AR denarius (19mm, 3.81 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 3/5. Spain, 45 BC. IMP-CN•MAGN, bare head of Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus right / PR•Q / M•MINAT / SABI, Pompeian soldier between the personifications of two Spanish cities, the one on the left raising her right hand to greet him and the one on the right kneeling left to present him with a shield. Crawford 470/1b. Sydenham 1037. Minatia 3 and Pompeia 12. Well centered with stunning portrait on deeply toned surfaces. Very attractive in hand. From the WTR Collection This extremely rare issue was likely struck at Corduba in Spain, just prior to the Battle of Munda on 17 March 45 BC, where Pompey's forces were soundly defeated when they met with Julius Caesar's.

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