Hispania, Carteia; head of Fortuna/Genius riding dolphin
Description:
Hispania, Carteia, after 44 BC. CARTEIA; turreted head of Fortuna right / IIII VIR EX.D.D.; winged Genius riding dolphin right.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,38 g
Grade:
F/aVF
Attribution:
ACIP 2609; RPC I 116
Commentary:
patina with light deposits, good reverse
History:
In 45 BC Pompey's sons Gnaeus and Sextus were raising an army in Carteia and were subsequently defeated by Julius Caesar at the Battle of Munda in the same year.
Article Number:
038-02-06-41652