The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 623.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Republican, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Tripod surmounted by cortina and two laurel branches, fillet hanging on either side / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/1; CRI 219; Sydenham 1308; RSC 7; RBW 1761. Toned with light iridescence. EF. Rare.

Ex Gemini XII (17 January 2015), lot 321; Gemini IX (8 January 2012), lot 250.

The obverse of this denarius closely copies the reverse of the aureus struck by M. Aquinius, and was probably minted on the occasion of the meeting in Smyrna between Cassius and Brutus. The capis and lituus, symbols of the pontificate, recall Spinther’s election to that college in 57 BC.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 28 May at 2 PM ET.

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