CNG 108, Lot: 541. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Filleted tripod surmounted by cortina (cauldron) and two laurel branches / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/1; CRI 219; Sydenham 1308; RSC 7; RBW 1761. EF, toned.