149, Lot: 307. Estimate $150. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

L. Cassius Q.f. Longinus. 78 BC. AR Denarius18 (16mm, 3.84 g). Head of Bacchus right wearing ivy wreath, thyrsus over shoulder / Head of Libera left wearing wreath of vine leaves and grape cluster. Crawford 386/1; Sydenham 779; Cassia 6. VF, toned.

From the Harry Strickhausen Collection.