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Denarius Cornelia: Gneius Cornelius Sisenna; ROMA SISENA / CN•CORNEL•L•F 118 BC - 107 BC
| Silver | 3.97 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 118 BC - 107 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.97 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter in quadriga galloping right, hurling thunderbolt with right hand, holding reins and sceptre with left hand; on either side, a star; above, radiate head of Sol left and crescent; below, anguipede giant with thunderbolt in right hand and left hand raised.
Part of moneyer mark in exergue with NE ligatured.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CN•CORNEL•L•F
Unabridged legend: Cneius Cornelius Lucius filius
Translation: Gneius Cornelius son of Lucius
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 rare portrait of Cornelia Africana, the mother of the Gracchi brothers, on the obverse (front side), making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
