Dramatic Flip-Over Double Strike

381, Lot: 378. Estimate $100. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Cn. Lentulus Clodianus. 88 BC. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.21 g, 5h). Rome mint. Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind and portions of Victory, chariot wheel, horses legs, and reverse legend in exergue / Helmeted bust of Mars right, seen from behind and portions of Victory, chariot wheel, horses legs, and reverse legend in exergue. Cf. Crawford 345/1; cf. Sydenham 702; cf. Cornelia 50. VF, toned, a few minor marks.

From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind.