Roman Republic Denarius L Cornelius Lentulus & C Claudius Marcellus

Roman Republic denarius L Cornelius Lentulus & C Claudius Marcellus struck at an eastern military mint 49 BC. Not the best or prettiest example of this coin but rare coin but identifiable and rare.

Struck by moneyers travelling with the exiled consuls that had fled Rome  with Pompey after Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon on his march on Rome earlier in the same year.

Obverse: Facing head of Medusa in center of triskeles, ear of corn between each leg
Reverse: Jupiter standing right with thunderbolt & eagle
References: RRC 445/1, RSC Cornelia 64, RCV 414, Sear’s History & Coinage of the Roman Imperators 4
Diameter: 17mm
Weight: 3.29 grams

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