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Denomination: Denarius
Era: 76-74 BC
Metal: AR
Obverse: Male bust r. (Genius Populi Romani), draped hair tied with band, and scepter over shoulder. G.P.R above head. Beaded border.
Reverse: Scepter with wreath, globe and rudder; on l., EX; on r., SC; below, CN.LEN.Q. Border of dots
Mint: Spain (?)
Weight: 3.92 gm.
Reference: RRC393/1a;
Provenance: CNG private purchase Jan. 17, 2020
Lentulus struck these SC coins as quaestor, probably in Spain. He was later Consul in 56. Reverse slightly off center. Trivial reverse hairlines, EF
Collection : Roman Republican Silver after 140 BC.