Sextus Pompey Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin, 40 BC, Roman Civil Wars, Roman Republic Septimius Severus possible empresses include Vibia Sabina

possible empresses include Vibia Sabina

the death of Drusus due to injuries suffered in a freak riding accident in September of 9 BC was a setback which cost the Romans dearly and eventually lost them control of "free Germany" east of the Rhine

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

Exploration of the ruins revealed a ceramic vessel containing about 700 denarii from the Roman Republic and early Roman Empire

owl standing facing on overturned amphora inscribed with E (month)

Sextus Pompey Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin, 40 BC, Roman Civil Wars, Roman Republic Septimius Severus possible empresses include Vibia SabinaAn 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