Sextus Pompey Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin, 40 BC, Roman Civil Wars, Roman Republic Septimius Severus Round shield inscribed CL V

Round shield inscribed CL V

One authentic Sestertius brass coin of the Roman Empire

375-340 BC

While on his deathbed Trajan adopted Hadrian as his heir

His suicide shortly thereafter was followed by another period of civil war

Sextus Pompey Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin, 40 BC, Roman Civil Wars, Roman Republic Septimius Severus Round shield inscribed CL VAn ancient silver denarius struck by the Roman general Sextus Pompey in 40 B. C. This coin measures 18mm in diameter, weighs 3. 8 grams, and is made of silver. The coin has moderate wear, a slightly off center strike, and a nice dark, original patina with small highlights of iridescent toning. The obverse side of the coin features the bust of Pompey the Great, Sextus' father, and the reverse side features the Roman God of the Sea, Neptune, surrounded