The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.62 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. EF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 1
Lot: 819. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.62 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. Bright surfaces, reverse double struck. EF.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 424 (11 July 2018), lot 349; Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 300 (10 April 2013), lot 187.

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.

Closing Date and Time: 19 October 2022 at 14:32:40 ET.

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