L. Cornelius Sulla Rare AR Denarius Roman Republic 84-83 BC Silver Coin Gens Cornelia Museum Reproduction CSRD0065

Description

The gens Cornelia was one of the most distinguished Roman gentes, and produced a greater number of illustrious men than any other house at Rome. Servius Cornelius Cossus Maluginensis was first to achieve the consulship in 485 BC. The gens was a major contributor to the highest offices of the Republic, and contested for consulships with the Fabii and the Valerii from the 3rd century BC. Over thirty percent of all consulships were held by men from Cornelii; several great commanders also came from this family.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Head of Venus right, wearing stephane; E behind
Legend:
Anepigraphic

Reverse side
Cornucopia tied with fillet, filled with fruit and grape bunches; all within wreath
Legend:
EX SC

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