Sextus Pompey Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin, 40 BC, Roman Civil Wars, Roman Republic Septimius Severus resting hand on shield and

resting hand on shield and spear

two stars and in exergue

shortly after crossing the Rubicon (sacred boundary of the Roman Republic) and seizing control of Rome from the Senate

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 resting hand on shield andAn 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