COIN (ROMAN)

A silver denarius of the Roman Republican period, minted in Spain (possibly), under Cn Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, 76BC-75BC. RRC 393/1a type (Crawford 1974); RR2 nos. 52-56 (Grueber 1910: 358-359).











Measures 19.4mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.55g.

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; above, inscription. Border of dots.
Obverse legend: G·P·R
Reverse: Sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder; on left, inscription; on right, inscription; below, inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse legend: In fields, [E]X-SC; at base, [C]N·LEN Q
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.55
Diameter (mm): 19.4
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Bedford
County: Bedford
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Sharnbrook
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1a