CNG 112, Lot: 559. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.76 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 upward to left, IMP upward to right / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below. Crawford 500/1; CRI 219; Sydenham 1308; RSC 7; RBW 1761. Lustrous, minor scratch on reverse. EF. Well centered.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 328 (11 June 2014), lot 477.