CNG 103, Lot: 658. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.76 g, 7h). 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; RBW 1764. Near EF, toned, a hint of porosity.