The Temple of Vesta

281, Lot: 273. Estimate $200. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Q. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.85 g, 5h). Rome mint. Diademend and veiled head of Vesta right / Circular temple of Vesta, surmounted by figure with patera and scepter; curule chair within; two-handled urn to left, raised tablet inscribed AC (Absolvo Condemno) to right. Crawford 428/1; Sydenham 917; Cassia 9. Good VF.