COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican denarius, possibly of the moneyer Cn Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, dating to the period c.88 BC.

Obverse has helmeted bust of Mars seen from behind with head turned right, spear over left shoulder and sword over right.

Reverse has Victory in a biga right, in exergue CN.LENTVL

Mint of Rome.

Cf. RRC (Crawford), p. 356, no. 345/1



Diameter: 16mm;Weight: 2.6g

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars seen from behind with head turned right, spear over left shoulder and sword over right.
Reverse: Victory in a biga right
Reverse legend: CN.LENTVL
Dated: -88.0 to -88.0
Weight (g): 2.6
Diameter (mm): 16.0
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Cheshire West and Chester
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Place known as: Acton Bridge
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-345.1