P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, 50 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.90 g, 12 h), Rome. MARCELLINVS Bare head of M. Claudius Marcellus to right; behind, triskeles. Rev. MARCELLVS / COS•QVINQ The consul P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus advancing to right, veiled, holding trophy with both hands in front of tetrastyle temple. Babelon (Claudia) 11 and (Cornelia) 69. Crawford 439/1. RBW 1554. Sydenham 1147. Nicely toned. Porous, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Münzen & Medaillen GmbH 11, 7 November 2002, 231 (with original ticket) and Galerie des Monnaies/Spink, 15-16 November 1977, 447.
Price realized | 320 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |