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Denarius Cornelia: Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther; Q•S•C / P•LENT•P•F L•N 74 BC
74 BC year| Silver | 3.65 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Genius of the Roman People seated facing on curule chair, holding cornucopia in right hand and sceptre in left hand, placing right foot on globe and left foot on uncertain object, crowned by Victory at right flying left.
Moneyer mark counterclockwise in left and right fields with NT in monogram.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P•LENT•P•F
L•N
Unabridged legend: Publius Lentulus Publius Filius Lucius Nepos
Translation: Publius [Cornelius] Lentulus [Spinther], son of Publius, nephew of Lucius
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 lictor, a symbol of Roman authority, holding a fasces, a bundle of rods that symbolized the power of the Roman state. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically in 74 BC, and was made of silver, weighing 3.65 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-74) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius (Cornelia: Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther; Q•S•C / P•LENT•P•F L•N) (74 BC) coin.
