© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius C. Claudius Marcellus / L. Cornelius Lentulus Crus; L•LENTVLVS C•MARC•COS 49 BC
49 BC year| Silver | 3.71 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman 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 | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis of Ephesus, facing. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L•LENTVLVS C•MARC•COS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first known use of the abbreviation "COS" (for Consul) on a Roman coin, indicating that the co-consul L. Cornelius Lentulus Crus held the office of Consul at the time of its minting.
