Object numberCC59.2.0095
denarius, Roman Republic, 76-75 BCE
Date76-75 BCE
CultureItalian
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.82 cm, 3.86 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on viewPeriodRoman Republic
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A border of dots surrounds a draped male bust, facing right, with hair tied-back and a sceptre over his shoulder. G P R is inscribed above.
GENIUS POPULI ROMANI
G P R
Spirit of the Roman people
A border of dots surrounds a sceptre with globe, wreath, and rudder. EX is inscribed on the left and S C on the right. CN LEN Q is inscribed below.
EX SENATUS CONSULTUM, GNAEUS LENTULUS, Q
EX S C CN LEN Q
By decree of the senate, Gnaeus Lentulus
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