COIN (ROMAN)

A Roman silver republican denarius issued by Cn Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, dating to 76-75 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse: a male bust (Genius Populi Romani) facing right, draped, hair tied with band, sceptre over shoulder and with G.P.R above. Reverse: a sceptre with a wreath, globe and rudder and [E]X on left and SC on right and CN.LEN.Q in the exergue. Probably Spain mint. RRC no. 393/1a. 

Ruler: Republic
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Mintmark: EX/SC//CN.LEN.Q
Obverse: Male bust (Genius Populi Romani), draped, hair tied with band, sceptre over shoulder and with G.P.R above.
Obverse legend: G.P.R
Reverse: Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder and with [E]X on left and SC on right.
Reverse legend: CN.LEN.Q
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.57
Diameter (mm): 18.22
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Sixpenny Handley
District: East Dorset
County: Dorset
Region: South West
Discovery method: Metal detector