★ Ex Auctiones AG 10, 12-13 June 1979, 442 and Hess-Leu 45, 12-13 May 1970, 445 ★

P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus, 50 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.43 g, 7 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. Beautifully toned, perfectly centered, and with an impressive late Republican portrait. Somewhat porous and with very minor traces of cleaning on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger, ex Auctiones AG 10, 12-13 June 1979, 442 and Hess-Leu 45, 12-13 May 1970, 445.