Denarius Cornelia: Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus; L•SCIP•ASIAG 106 BC

Reverse

Jupiter in quadriga galloping right, holding sceptre and reins in left hand, hurling thunderbolt with right hand.
Moneyer mark in exergue.
Border of dots.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L•SCIP•ASIAG

Translation: Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus

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.