COIN (ROMAN)

Roman Republican silver denarius, dating 76-75 BC, minted by Cnaeus Lentulus, probably in Spain. Roman Republican Coinage: p407 no 393-1b.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Bust of Genius Populi Romani right, draped and hair tied with band, with sceptre over shoulder. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: G·P·R
Reverse: Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: EX/S//[L]ENT.CRV*F[L]
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.36
Diameter (mm): 18.11
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Colchester
County: Essex
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Wormingford CP
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1b