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Denarius with bust of Genius Populi Romani, struck under Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
Roman
Republican Period
about 76–75 B.C.
Mint: Spain (?)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 3.97 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles Goddard Weld
Accession Number42.527
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Genius of the Roman people, right, bearded, draped and wearing diadem; behind sceptre.
G.P.R (Genius Populi Romani, above)
Reverse: A globe between rudder and sceptre, left, to which is attached a laurel-wreath with fillet.
EX SC (at left and right in field) CN.LEN.Q (below globe)
G.P.R (Genius Populi Romani, above)
Reverse: A globe between rudder and sceptre, left, to which is attached a laurel-wreath with fillet.
EX SC (at left and right in field) CN.LEN.Q (below globe)
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mrs. Charles Goddard Weld Collection; gift of Mrs. Charles Goddard Weld to MFA, November 12, 1942