Coin: Denarius with Head of Mars (obv) and Victory (rev)

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Coin: Denarius with Head of Mars (obv) and Victory (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Clodianus

Culture Roman

Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Mars (obv) and Victory (rev)

Date Ca. 88 BCE

Medium Silver

Dimensions Overall: 5/8 in. (1.7 cm)
Weight: 0.09 oz. (2.65 g)
Axis: 2:00

Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 2000.342.48

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Obverse: Bust of Mars, facing right, viewed from behind. Wearing crested helmet and with sword and spear.
Reverse: Victory, standing in biga, right, holding wreath and reins. Inscription below.

Inscription:
Reverse: in exergue, CN LENTVL.

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