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TitleDenarius - Sydenham 604 - Crawford 329/1a
Mint Date103 B.C.E.
MoneyerPublius Cornelius Lentulus Marcelli
DenominationDenarius
MaterialSilver
Method of ManufactureStruck
Dimensions19 mm
Weight3.9 g grams
AuthorityRoman Republic
MintRome
ClassificationSydenham 604; Crawford 329/1a
Sydenham PeriodPeriod V - c. 119-91 B.C.E.
Type-ObverseBust of Hercules, seen from behind, to right, and club over left shoulder; on left, shield and control mark (●●● around F in a triangle); below, ROMA; border of dots
Type-ReverseRoma standing facing, holding spear in right hand and wearing helmet; to right, male figure (Sydenham describes Genius) crowning her with right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; between, control mark (●●● around F in a triangle); in exergue, LENT·MAR·F (NT, MAR ligatured); laurel wreath as border
Legend-ObverseROMA
Legend-ReverseLENT·MAR·F
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
Physical LocationRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections
Rights HolderRutgers University. Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives.
Rights DeclarationProfessor Corey Brennan of Rutgers University is Professor Badian's literary/academic executor, and it is with Professor Brennan's full consent that Rutgers University Libraries can use the Badian notes in the Roman Coins portal.
Associated EntityDonor: Dr. Ernst Badian
Shelving LocatorCatalog Number BAD0602; Box Number 34