L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. Denarius, Apollonia and Asia 49, AR 18 mm, 3.85 g. Trisceles with winged head of Medusa in centre and corn ears between legs. Rev. LENT – MAR / COS Jupiter standing facing, head r., holding thunderbolt and eagle; in outer r. field, harpa. Babelon Cornelia 64 and Claudia 9. Sydenham 1029a. Sear Imperators 4. RBW 1561. Crawford 445/1a.
Rare. Struck on excellent metal and with a very pleasant iridescent tone.
Obverse slightly off centre, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Künker sale 193, 2011, 477.
Price realized | 550 CHF 10 bids |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |