Details
LOT 3521
Cn. Lentulus Clodianus AR Quinarius. 88 BC. Rome mint.
Laureate head of Jupiter to right / Victory standing to right, crowning trophy, CN LENT (partially ligate) in exergue. Crawford 345/2; RSC Cornelia 51; King 47. Near Very Fine. Rough surface.(1.45gr, 15mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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