279, Lot: 413. Estimate $400. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.84 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna. P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. Veiled, diademed, and draped bust of Libertas right / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/5; CRI 223; Sydenham 1305; RSC 6. VF, attractively toned, banker’s mark on cheek.

From the Bruce R. Brace Collection.