Roman Republic, Q. Sicinius, 49 BC, AR denarius, 3.29g
FORT, P R, diademed head of Fortuna Populi Romani/
III, VIR, Q SICINIVS, palm branch tied with fillet
and winged caduceus in saltire, wreath above
Cr. 440/1, Syd. 938
Posted May 2017
Roman Republic, Mn. Acilius Glabrio, 49 BC, AR denarius
SALVTIS, laureate head of Salus, several banker's marks/
MN ACILIVS, III VIR VALETV, Valetudo (Salus) standing,
wearing dress, resting arm on column, holding snake
Cr. 442/1, Syd. 922, Babelon Acilia 8,
Scarce (NC), ex Lindgren collection
Posted May 2017
Note: The Gens Acilia struck this issue to support their claim that
their ancestors introduced the practice of medicine to Rome.
Roman Republic, C. Cornelius Lentulus and C. Claudius Marcellus, 49 BC,
AR denarius, Apollonia and Asia mints, 3.44g
Triskeles, winged head of Medusa in center, corn ear between each leg/
LENT, MAR, COS,
nude Jupiter standing facing, holding thunderbolt and eagle, harpa
Cr. 445/1a, Syd. 1029a, Babelon Cornelia 64 and Claudia 9,
Rare (R1)
Posted May 2017
