Description

Roman Republic, L. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus (49 BC) AR Denarius (3.74g) Military Mint travelling with Pompey in the East. Obv.: Triskeles, with winged head of Medusa facing at center; stalk of grain between each leg. Rev.: COS / LENT - MAR Jupiter standing front, head to right, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and eagle in his left. Crawford 445/1b, Well centered with light toning! Rare! *Ex. Spink & Sons, January 1993.