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Coin: Denarius with Bust of Genius Populi Romani (obv) and Ceremonial Instruments (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Denarius with Bust of Genius Populi Romani (obv) and Ceremonial Instruments (rev)
Date 76–75 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
Weight: 0.11 oz. (3.24 g)
Axis: 5:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.56

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Description:
Obverse: Bust of Genius Populi Romani, bearded, facing right. with scepter. Beaded border; Inscription above.
Reverse: Wreathed and filleted scepter, globe, and rudder. Inscriptions left, right, and below.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: G.P.R. (above head);
Reverse: CN.LEN.Q (in exergue), EX & S.C. (flanking the instruments)


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