Triton XVII, Lot: 587. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. Veiled, diademed, and draped bust of Libertas right, wearing earring and pearl necklace; LEIBERTAS upwards to right, C • CASSI • IMP upwards to left / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below. Crawford 500/5; CRI 223; Sydenham 1305; Kestner 3768-9; BMCRR East 75; RSC 6. Good VF, darkly toned.

From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.22837.