Denarius Cornelia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus; L•LENT•C•MARC COS / Q; Apollonia-Mordiaeum mint

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 49 BC
Value Denarius (1)
Currency Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.99 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
66682
References RRC# 445/2,
Michael H. Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage / Volume 1. Introduction and catalogue. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.
CRR# 1030,
Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard S. Forrer; 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RSC# 65,
Herbert A. Seaby, David R. Sear, Robert Loosley; 1978. Roman Silver Coins / Volume 1. The Republic to Augustus (3rd edition). Numismatic Fine Arts Intl, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.
RCV I# 415,
David R. Sear; 2000. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. The Republic and the Twelve Caesars 280 BC-AD 96. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
RBW# 1563,
Roberto Russo; 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zürich.
Sear Imperators# 5
David R Sear; 1998. The History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 49-27 Bc. Spink & Son Limited, London.

Obverse

Head of Apollo right; before, part of moneyer mark with NT and MA in monograms; behind, part of moneyer mark.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L•LENT•C•MARC COS

Unabridged legend:
Lucius Lentulus
Claudius Marcellus Consul

Translation:
Lucius [Cornelius] Lentulus [Crus]
Consul [Gaius] Claudius Marcellus

Reverse

Jupiter standing facing, head right, nude and bearded, holding thunderbolt in extended right hand and eagle head left in left hand; in left field, star above inscription; at right, garlanded altar.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Q

Unabridged legend: Quaestor

Translation: Quaestor

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Apollonia, Illyricum, Albania

Comments

The gens Cornelia was one of the most distinguished Roman gentes, and produced a greater number of illustrious men than any other house at Rome. Servius Cornelius Cossus Maluginensis was first to achieve the consulship in 485 BC. The gens was a major contributor to the highest offices of the Republic, and contested for consulships with the Fabii and the Valerii from the 3rd century BC. Over thirty percent of all consulships were held by men from Cornelii; several great commanders also came from this family.

The reverse refers to an anonymous quaestor.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Cornelia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus; L•LENT•C•MARC COS / Q; Apollonia-Mordiaeum mint)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 132
Lot 447
Internet Archive
30 May 2022 XF USD 1109.46
(CHF 1000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Denarius (Cornelia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus; L•LENT•C•MARC COS / Q; Apollonia-Mordiaeum mint)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138
Lot 499
Internet Archive
18 May 2023 VF USD 305.10
(CHF 275.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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