Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Cnaeus Lentulus

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This silver denarius was minted by Cnaeus Lentulus in either 76 or 75 BC, perhaps in Spain. It was a special issue, authorised by the Senate and struck by him in his position as a quaestor (financial official). This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a sceptre with wreath, globe and rudder, symbolising domination of Rome over her enemies. On either side is the legend 'EX S C' (for ex senatus consulto). The legend 'CN.LEN.Q' below refers to the moneyer and his position (quaestor).

Most Roman Republican coins were minted by magistrates called moneyers. In exceptional cases the Senate ordered the quaestors (financial officials) to strike special issues. This is the case for this coin, as indicated by the inscription 'EX S C'.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-429-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C15267
• Date: 76 - 75
  76 or 75 BC
  
• Material: Silver; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Draped male bust to right (Genius Populi Romani), with sceptre over shoulder; G . P . R above / Rev. Sceptre with wreath, globe, and rudder; EX on left; S C on right; CN . LEN . Q below
  Coin Type: Crawford 393/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Crawford 393/1a
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Cn. Lentulus (Maker)
  Genius Populi Romani
  
• Where: Roman Republic
  Spain?
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Rome, minted in Spain (?) by Cn. Lentulus, 76 - 75 BC
  
• References:
  • Crawford, M.H. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1976. 
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