The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus.

CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 463. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Republicans. C. Cassius Longinus. Spring 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Military mint, probably at Smyrna; P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legatus. Diademed head of Libertas right / Capis and lituus. Crawford 500/3; CRI 221; Sydenham 1307; RSC 4a; RBW 1762. Iridescent tone, a bit of obverse roughness/porosity. Good VF.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Benito Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 468, 20 May 2020), lot 326.


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