COIN (ROMAN)

Silver Roman Republican denarius, minted by Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, 76-75 BC, minted in Spain. RRC no. 393/1a.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Diadem and draped bust right of the Genius of the Roman People, bearded with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse legend: GPR above bust
Reverse: Globe between wreathed sceptre and rudder
Reverse legend: CN LEN QEX SC (in field)
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.2
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Newstead
District: Gedling
County: Nottinghamshire
Region: East Midlands
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1a