COIN (ROMAN)
A worn silver Roman Republican denarius, probably of Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, dating to the period c.88 BC (Reece Period 1). Obverse: Bust of Mars wearing Corinthian helmet, seen from behind, with head turned to right, spear over left shoulder and sword over right shoulder. Reverse: CN.LENTVL, Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand. Mint of Rome. RRC 345/1
Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Mintmark: -//-
Obverse: Bust of Mars wearing Corinthian helmet, seen from behind, with head turned to right, spear over left shoulder and sword over right shoulder
Reverse: Victory in biga, right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand
Reverse legend: (C)N.LEN[TVL]
Dated: -88.0 to -88.0
Weight (g): 3.545
Diameter (mm): 18.16
Thickness (mm): 1.51
Completeness: Complete
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Suffolk Coastal
County: Suffolk
Place known as: Sibton
Discovery method: Metal detector
RRC reference: rrc-345.1