COIN (ROMAN)
A silver denarious of the Roman Republican period: moneyer Cn. Lentulus, perhaps a mint in Spain, 76-75BC.
RRC. p. 407, no. 393/1a
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Male bust of the Genius Populi Romani right, draped, hair tied with band, and with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse legend: (G.P.R.)
Reverse: Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder
Reverse legend: To left, (EX); to r., (S.C); below (CN.LEN.Q)
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.1
Diameter (mm): 18.0
Thickness (mm): 1.68
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Marton-le-Moor
District: Harrogate
County: North Yorkshire
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1a
Notes: This issue was struck from 180 obverse dies and 200 reverse dies, so is quite plentiful.