P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther. Denarius circa 74, AR 18mm., 3.73g. Bearded head of Hercules r.; behind, Q·S·C. Rev. Genius of the Roman people seated facing on curule chair, holding cornucopia and sceptre, crowned by Victory flying behind him; in l. field, P·LENT·[P·F] and in r. field, L·N. Babelon Cornelia 58. Sydenham 791. RBW 1438. Crawford 397/1.
Rare. Attractive iridescent tone, an insignificant flan crack at eleven o'clock on obverse, otherwise Good Very Fine.
Ex Lanz sale 151, 2011, 627 and NAC Spring sale 2020, 600
In addition, winning bids of UK (England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland) clients for this coin are subject to a 5% fee on hammer price as a reimbursement for import vat/duty paid to HMRC
Price realized | 1'000 GBP |
Starting price | 300 GBP |