Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3710 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $180
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SOLD $130
C. LENTULUS, (c.76-75 B.C.), silver denarius, probably a Spanish mint, (3.77 g), obv. Genius of the Roman People with diadem, draped head to right, sceptre on shoulder and [G.P.R.] above, rev. EX SC divided by globe between rudder and sceptre, CN. LEN. Q below, (S.324, Cr.393/1c, Syd.752, B.Cornelia 54). Toned, areas of flat striking, good very fine and very scarce.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Purchased Seaby, November 1978.
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