Lot 2425

Description

Cn. Lentulus, (c.76-75 B.C.), silver denarius, probably a Spanish mint, (3.75 grams), obv. Genius of the Roman People with diadem, draped bust to right, sceptre on shoulder and G.P.R. above, rev. EX SC divided by globe between rudder and sceptre, CN. LEN. Q below, (S.286 [£85], Cr.393/1c, Syd.752, B.Cornelia 54 [£45]); another C. Postumius (c.74 B.C.), Rome mint, (3.76 grams), obv. Diana draped bust to right bow and quiver at shoulder, rev. hound running right, C.POSTVMI/TA in exergue, (S.287 [£90], Cr.394/1a, Syd.785, B. Postumia 9). Good fine or better, both very scarce. (2)

Ex. Christie's auction sale October 13, 1992, (lot 632 part for both coins).