CVC & Collectables presents this c.88 BC Roman Republic Mars Bust/Victory In Biga AR Denarius issued by moneyer Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, struck in 88 BC during the waning days of the Roman Republic. Featuring a bold bust of Mars, Roman god of war, and Victory driving a biga (two-horse chariot) on the reverse, this coin is both visually dynamic and historically significant. Certified Choice Extremely Fine by NGC, this piece boasts strong detail, light cabinet tone, and excellent eye appeal.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
- Authority: Roman Republic
- Date: c. 88 BC
- Denomination: Silver Denarius
- Metal: AR (Silver)
- Weight: 4.03 g
- Diameter: ~20 mm
- Grade: NGC Choice XF
- Reference: Crawford 345/1; Sydenham 702; Babelon Cornelia 50; RBW 1312
- Strike Type: Minted at Rome
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Mars facing right, with a spear over the left shoulder and sword over the right. A bold and martial portrait symbolizing Republican strength during a time of internal conflict.
Reverse: Victory driving a biga (two-horse chariot) to the right, holding reins and a wreath. Exergue inscription: CN·LENTVL — naming the moneyer, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus.
Collectibility:
With its crisp NGC-certified Choice XF grade, this c.88 BC Roman Republic Mars Bust/Victory In Biga AR Denarius offers exceptional detail and luster for the type. The strong strike and preservation, combined with the historically resonant imagery, make it highly desirable among collectors of:
- Roman Republican silver
- Civil War-era issues
- Mars and Victory-themed coinage
- Cornelia gens family coins
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