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Denarius Cornelia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus; LENT MAR COS; Apollonia-Mordiaeum 49 BC
49 BC year| Silver | 3.62 g | 18 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 | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing facing, head right, nude and bearded, holding thunderbolt in right hand and eagle with head left in left hand.
Moneyers mark in left and right fields with NT and MAR in monograms.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LENT MAR COS
Translation:
Lentulus ([Lucius Cornelius] Lentulus [Crus])
Marcellus Consul (Consul [Gaius Claudius] Marcellus)
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 an image of the Roman goddess Apollo on one side and a portrait of Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus on the other, which was a common design combination for coins during the Roman Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (-49) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Cornelia: Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus; LENT MAR COS; Apollonia-Mordiaeum) (49 BC) coin.
