Cn. Lentulus (ca. 76-75 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.87 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, marks. Uncertain mint in Spain. G•P•R, diademed and draped bust of bearded Genius Populi Romani right, scepter over shoulder / CN•LENT•Q, globe between scepter adorned with crown and rudder; EX to left, S•C to right. Crawford 393/1a. Sydenham 752. Cornelia 54. From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Harlan J. Berk, private sale with old dealer tag The moneyer of this coin, Lentulus, joined the conspiracy of Catiline in 63 BC and his guilt was exposed by Cicero, who had him put to death. Lentulus' step-son, Mark Antony, never forgot his adopted father's murder, and when Antony had risen to the height of his power twenty years later, he had Cicero murdered in retaliation.

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