COIN (ROMAN)

A worn Republican silver denarius struck under Cornelius Lentulus, 88/87 BC. RRC no. 345/1 CRR no. 702.



Dimensions: 18.1mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 3g.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind, wearing crested helmet; holding [spear] and parazonium.
Obverse legend: No legend.
Reverse: Victory in Biga right, [placing wreath on trophy].
Reverse legend: (in ex.) CN LEN
Dated: -88.0 to -87.0
Weight (g): 3.0
Diameter (mm): 18.1
Thickness (mm): 1.6
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Good
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Central Bedfordshire
County: Central Bedfordshire
Region: Eastern
Place known as: Great Billington
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-345.1