Triton XVI, Lot: 916. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.62 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna. P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Filleted tripod surmounted by cortina (cauldron) and two laurel branches; C • CASSI up left, IMP up right / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines in exergue. Crawford 500/1; CRI 219; RSC 7; Sydenham 1308; Kestner –; BMCRR East 79. EF, lustrous.

From the Goldman Roman Imperatorial Collection.