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Auction 3109  –  17 - 20 August 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3109

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 17.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

C. Cassius Longinus, Imperator and Assassin of Caesar (44-42 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.87 gm, 7h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Military mint traveling with Brutus and Cassius, probably at Smyrna, early 42 BC. C•CASSI•-IMP, tripod surmounted by cortina and two branches, fillet hanging on either side / LENTVLVS / SPINT, oenochoe (on left) and lituus (on right), both turned inward. Crawford 500/1. Sydenham 1308. CRI 219. Sharply struck on brightly lustrous surfaces with radiating flowlines. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Price realized 2'600 USD
Starting price 900 USD
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