The Pompeians. L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. April-June 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92 g, 1h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Roman Republican, Silver Estimate: $ 750 |
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The Pompeians. L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus. April-June 49 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.92 g, 1h). Military mint in the East, moving with Pompey. Triskeles, with winged facing head of Medusa at center; ear of grain between each leg / Jupiter standing right, holding thunderbolt and eagle; harpa to right. Crawford 445/1a; CRI 4; Sydenham 1029a; Cornelia 64; RBW 1561. Light iridescence with minor marks, banker’s mark, well centered. Near EF. |