Denarius Cornelia: Publius Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus; ROMA / LENT•MAR•F 100 BC
100 BC year| Silver | 3.78 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 100 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma standing facing, holding spear in right hand, left hand resting on hip, wearing helmet with triple crest, crowned by Genius of the Roman People from right hand, standing facing on right looking left, holding cornucopiae in left hand; between them or in left field, control-mark.
Moneyer mark in exergue with NT and MAR in monogram.
Border as laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LENT•MAR•F
Translation: [Publius Cornelius] Lentulus Marcellinus
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.
RRC 329/1a; CRR 604 - shield and control-mark on the left, legend ROMA
@British Museum
RRC 329/1b; CRR 604a - shield on the left, control-mark on the right, legend ROMA
@British Museum
RRC 329/1c; CRR 605 - shield and control-mark on the left, legend P•E•S•C
@British Museum
RRC 329/1d; CRR 605 - shield on the left, control-mark on the right, legend P•E•S•C
@British Museum
