The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.71 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate.Electronic Auction 515 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.71 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. Veiled, diademed, and draped bust of Libertas right, wearing earring and pearl necklace / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below. Crawford 500/5; CRI 223; Sydenham 1305; RSC 6; RBW 1764. Darkly toned, rough surfaces, scratches, deep flan crack. Fine. |