Triton XVII, Lot: 585. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.87 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; C • CASSI upwards to left, IMP upwards to right / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below. Crawford 500/1; CRI 219; Sydenham 1308; Kestner -; BMCRR East 79; RSC 7. Choice EF.