The Pompeians. L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. Summer 49 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.80 g, 8h). Military mint in the East.

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Lot: 319. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Republican, Silver

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The Pompeians. L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. Summer 49 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.80 g, 8h). Military mint in the East. Triskeles, with winged head of Medusa facing at center; stalk of grain between each leg / Jupiter standing facing, head right, holding thunderbolt and eagle. Crawford 445/1b; CRI 4; Sydenham 1029; Cornelia 64a; RBW 1562. Lightly toned, obverse struck slightly off center, reverse weakly struck in areas. Near EF.

From the John L. Cowan Collection. Ex Cederlind BBS 153 (16 November 2009), lot 192.


Closing Date and Time: 3 June 2020 at 11:46:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.