

Cn. Nerius. AR Denarius, 49 BC. Obv. Head of Saturn right, with harpa over shoulder; before, NERI·Q·VRB (VR ligate). Rev. Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H(astati) and P(rincipes); on left, L·LENT (NT ligate); on right, C·MARC (MA ligate); below, COS. Cr. 441/1; B. (Claudia) 7, (Cornelia) 68, (Neria) 1. 4.15 g. 18.50 mm. R. Sound metal and full weight. Sharply struck, brilliant and superb, with underlying luster. Very rare as such. Enchanting iridescent tone. EF.