© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As Lucius Cornelius Lentulus; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Bronze | 35.23 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Lucius Cornelius Lentulus |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | As (0.1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 35.23 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Above, denominational mark. Below, mark and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
C
ROMA
Translation:
1
Lucius Cornelius Lentulus
Rome
Comment
Sardinian mintInteresting fact
The As coin , which features Lucius Cornelius Lentulus and the abbreviation "ROMA," was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic to commemorate military victories. The As was the main denomination of Roman coins and was equal to 100 Sestertii. The coin's design often featured images of gods, goddesses, and other important figures from Roman mythology and history. In this case, the image of Lucius Cornelius Lentulus, a Roman consul and military leader, suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate one of his military victories.
