COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius Roman republican coin. Probably moneyer Cn. Lentulus. Mint is Rome, 88BC, (Reece period 1).  Reverse legend reads (CN.LENTVL) in exergue.  Reverse shows Victory in biga right.  See RRC p.356, c.f.345/1.


Obverse shows helmeted bust of Mars right, wearing Corinthian helmet. Obverse legend reads [...].  Condition is fair, die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 2.43g, diameter is 17.51mm. Note: This comes from a very large issue with 615 obverse and 683 reverse dies.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars right, wearing Corinthian helmet
Obverse legend: Illegible
Reverse: Victory in biga right
Reverse legend: (CN.LENTVL) in exergue
Dated: 88.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.43
Diameter (mm): 17.51
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: South Cambridgeshire
County: Cambridgeshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: South Cambridgeshire Area
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-345.1
Notes: 
Note: This comes from a very large issue with 615 obverse and 683 reverse dies.