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Denarius Cornelia: Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus; CN•LENTVL 88 BC
88 BC year| Silver (.950) | 3.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 88 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver (.950) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Winged Victory in biga right, holding reins in left hand and wreath in right hand raised.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CN•LENTVL
Unabridged legend: Cnæus Lentulus
Translation: Gnaeus [Cornelius] Lentulus [Clodianus]
Edge
Plain
Comment
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Cornelia Africana, the mother of the Gracchi brothers, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically in 88 BC, and was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-88) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Cornelia: Gnaeus Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus; CN•LENTVL) (88 BC) coin.
