The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.57 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate.Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.57 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. Diademed head of Libertas right; C • CASSI • IMP upward to left, LEIBERTAS upward to right / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below. Crawford 500/3; CRI 221; RSC 4; Sydenham 1307; BMCRR East 77; Kestner 3767; RBW 1762. Attractively toned with some iridescence. Near EF. |