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.Electronic Auction 469 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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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. |