COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of the Roman Republican period, minted under Cn Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, between 76 BC and 75 BC; RRC no. 393/1a.






The coin is very worn, scratched and pitted. It measures 16.8mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 3.06g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Bust of Genius Populi Romani right, draped and hair tied with band, with sceptre over shoulder; above, inscription. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: [G.P.R]
Reverse: Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder; on left, inscription; on right, inscription; below, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: [EX-S.C] in field, [CN.] LEN [Q] below
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.06
Diameter (mm): 16.8
Thickness (mm): 1.4
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Corroded
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Central Bedfordshire
County: Central Bedfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Stanbridge
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1a