72 | Roman Republic

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English GENS CORNELIA. Denarius. (Ar. 3.88g / 19mm). 106 BC Rome. (FFC 615; Crawford 311 / 1b). Anv: Laureate head of Jupiter on the left, behind letter. Rev: Jupiter in quadriga to the right with scepter and ray, in exergue: L SCIP ASIAG. Very Fine.

Among the most illustrious Roman families are the Cornelians. The Scipios and Silas belong to them, with the famous dictator Lucio Cornelio Sila at the head, to which are added a good number of consuls, generals and other important statesmen. Its presence is known from the consular pomp in 485 BC just a few years after the founding of the Republic of Rome.

Online Coin Auction #49

Wednesday, 28 April 2021 | 16:00

Lot 72

Starting price 75€