The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.57 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 617. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.57 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. 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; RSC 4; Sydenham 1307; BMCRR East 77; Kestner 3767; RBW 1762. Attractively toned with some iridescence. Near EF.

Ex RAJ Collection (Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015), lot 957; CNG Inventory 928431 (August 2012); Pat Coyle Collection (Goldberg 69, 29 May 2012), lot 3469.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.