Roman civil war commanders - Metellus Scipio (d. 46 BCE)Coin issued by Metellus Scipio, who commande
Roman civil war commanders - Metellus Scipio (d. 46 BCE)Coin issued by Metellus Scipio, who commanded the center of Pompeian army at Pharsalos. After the defeat Scipio and the bulk of optimate army retreated to Africa where they regrouped. Caesar followed and beat Scipio’s numerically superior republican army again at Thapsus. After this disaster Scipio tried to flee to Spain but was intercepted by Publius Sittius’ fleet near Hippo Regius. Scipio’s ships were sunk and the former consul committed suicide. background and career* member of influential Caecilii Metelli family. (adopted )* curule aedile in 57 BCE* praetor in 55 BCE* interrex in 53 BCE* consul in 52 BCE together with Pompeius* father in law of Pompeius (52 BCE –>)* one of the main culprits behind the civil war (Senate’s ultimatum to Caesar in 49 BCE)* proconsul of Syria* The coin above was minted in 47/46 BCE when Scipio was in Africa. -- source link
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