The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 631. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.85 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Diademed head of Libertas right; C • CASSI • IMP upward to left, LEIBERTAS upward to right / Capis and lituus; LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below. Crawford 500/3; CRI 221; Sydenham 1307; RSC 4; BMCRR East 77; Kestner 3767; RBW 1762. Old cabinet tone with hints of iridescence, a few light scratches under tone. Near EF.

Ex Tauler and Fau 95 (2 November 2021), lot 251; Poinssot Collection (assembled 1879-1967).


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Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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