Q. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.02 g, 9h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3094. Estimated: $ 75

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Q. Cassius Longinus. 55 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 4.02 g, 9h). Rome mint. Head of Bonus Eventus (or Genius Populi Romani?) right, with flowing hair; scepter to left / Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; lituus to left, capis to right; Q . CASSIVS below. Crawford 428/3; Sydenham 916; Kestner 3471-2; BMCRR Rome 3868-70; Cassia 7. VF, toned, bankers’ marks, reverse slightly off center.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Purchased from Corbitt & Hunter in 1979 for @ $50.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.