COIN (ROMAN)

A silver Roman Republic denarius issued by the moneyer Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus dating to 88 BC (Reece period 1). Obverse : helmeted bust of Mars right.  Reverse : Victory driving biga right, holding wreath and reins. Mint of Rome -// CN•LENTVL   Crawford (1974) RRC p.356, cf. 345/1.

Ruler: Republic
Moneyer: Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus, Cn.
Denomination: Denarius (Roman Republic)
Material: Silver
Mint: Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars right
Reverse: Victory driving biga right holding wreath and reins
Reverse legend: CN•LENTVL
Dated: -88.0 to 
Weight (g): 2.8
Thickness (mm): 1.5
Completeness: Complete
Preservation: Fair
Parish: Restricted Access
District: Dover
County: Kent
Region: South East
Place known as: Near Deal
Discovery method: Metal detector