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Quinarius Lucius Cornelius Lentulus; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Silver | 2.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Lucius Cornelius Lentulus |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dioscuri galloping, right; below, mark; in linear frame, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C
ROMA
Unabridged legend:
Lucius Cornelius Lentulus
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Sardinian mintInteresting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Lucius Cornelius Lentulus has an interesting fact: it was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the Second Punic War, specifically during the famous Battle of Cannae in 216 BC.
