COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republican Denarius of Cornelius Lentulus (76-75BC). The coin is slightly worn but generally in good condition. It measures 18.3mm in diameter by 2mm thick and weighs 3.57g. RRC 393/1

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Diademed, [draped] bust of the Genius of the Roman people right.
Obverse legend: G.P.R
Reverse: Globe between rudder and sceptre.
Reverse legend: EX-SC around image, CN LEN Q below.
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.57
Diameter (mm): 18.3
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Hertsmere
County: Hertfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Shenley
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1a