Ancients
Cn. Lentulus (ca. 76-75 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.94 gm, 5h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5. Uncertain mint in Spain. G•P•R, diademed and draped bust of bearded Genius Populi Romani right, scepter over shoulder / CN LEN Q, globe between scepter adorned with fillet and crown (on left) and rudder (on right); EX•-S•C across outer fields. Crawford 393/1a. Sydenham 752. Cornelia 54. Bold strike from fresh dies on a frosty, lustrous flan.
From the Gengerke Collection. Ex Coin Galleries, private sale with old dealer tag
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