Lot 4318

Description

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, (c.76-75 B.C.), plated denarius with copper core remaining, probably a Spanish mint, (3.47 g), obv. Genius of the Roman People with diadem, draped bust to right, sceptre on shoulder and G.P.R. above, rev. EX S[C] divided by globe between rudder and sceptre, CN. LEN. Q below, (S.323, Cr.393/1a, Syd.752, B.Cornelia 54). Trace of silver on surface, otherwise very fine.

Ex Bruce R. Brace Collection.