COIN (ROMAN)

Roman silver Republican denarius of Cn. Lentulus, 76-75BC (Reece Period 1)  Rome (RRC no. 393/1a).

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Spain
Obverse: Male bust (Genius Populi Romani) right.
Obverse legend: G.P.R
Reverse: Sceptre and wreath; globe and rudder.
Reverse legend: CN.LEN.Q; EX S.C
Dated: -76.0 to -75.0
Weight (g): 3.52
Diameter (mm): 19.0
Thickness (mm): 2.0
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Charnwood
County: Leicestershire
Region: East Midlands
Place known as: Wymeswold
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-393.1a