Lot 5154
Sale 96 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Cn. Lentulus Clodianus, (88 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.85 grams), obv. Mars helmeted bust right, seen from behind, rev. Victory in biga to right, CN LENTVL in exergue, (S.254, Cr.345/1, Syd.702, RSC Cornelia 50). Very fine.
It is likely that this piece commemorates the victories of M. Claudius M.f. M.n. Marcellus over Hannibal in the second Punic War with the capture of Syracuse in 212 B.C.
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $180