The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Junianus. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.75 g, 11h). Utica mint. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 721. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Pompeians. Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio and P. Licinius Crassus Junianus. 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.75 g, 11h). Utica mint. Head of Jupiter right; below, eagle's head left above scepter / Cornucopia, supporting scales, set on curule chair, itself set on ground line; grain ear and head of cetus flanking chair. Crawford 460/2; CRI 41; Sydenham 1048; Caecilia 49; RBW 1602. Lightly toned, hairlines, trace deposits. Near VF. Very rare.

This rare type is full of symbolism and propaganda. The obverse depicts an archaic head of Jupiter, with his eagle and scepter below, similar to the coinage of Pompey the Great (CRI 8). The cornucopia, scales, and grain on the reverse pays homage to the fertility of Africa, the curule chair refers to Scipio’s consulship in 52 BC in which he was a colleague of Pompey, and the head of Cetus implies the Pompeian cause would triumph over Rome.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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