The Roman Republic
Pub. Lentulus Marceli f. Denarius, Roma 100, AR 3.90 g.
Description: Bust of Hercules r., seen from behind, with lion's skin over shoulder and club over far shoulder. In l. field, shield and below, ROMA. Rev. Roma standing facing, holding spear, crowned by male figure standing l., holding cornucopiae in l. hand; in centre field, ω. In exergue, LENT·MAR·F. All within laurel wreath
References: Babelon Cornelia 24
Sydenham 604
RBW 1176
Crawford 329/1a
Condition: Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Provenance: NAC sale 72, 2013, JD collection, 462