Lot 3422
Cn. Lentulus. Silver Denarius (3.91 g), 73 BC. Uncertain mint in Spain. G P R above, diademed and draped bust of the Genius of the Roman People right, scepter over shoulder. Reverse : LE[NT) CVR x FL in exergue, EX S C across field, scepter, globe, and rudder. Crawford 393/1b; Sydenham 752a; Cornelia 55. NGC grade Choice XF*; Strike: 4/5, Surface: 5/5.
Here we follow Harlan's revised dating to 73 BC as opposed to Crawford's 76 BC for this issue (see M. Harlan, Roman Republican Moneyers and Their Coins, 81 BCE-64 BCE, 2012, pp. 83-91).
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $793 |
