The Republicans. Brutus. Early 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.86 g, 12h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus.Electronic Auction 519 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Republicans. Brutus. Early 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.86 g, 12h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Emblems of the pontificate: securis, simpulum, and secespita / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/7; CRI 198; Sydenham 1310; RSC 6; RBW 1766. Some find patina remaining, usual slightly rough surfaces. Near EF. |