L. Cassius Longinus, 60 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.90 g, 12 h), brockage mint error, Rome. Veiled and diademed head of Vesta to left; to right, two-handled cup; to left, S. Rev. Incuse of obverse. Cf. Babelon (Cassia) 10, Crawford 413/1, RBW 1493 and Sydenham 935. Minor marks, otherwise, very fine.

From the Red Ox Collection and the collection of the Czech musician Adolf Picek (circa 1885-1978), and formerly in the possession of an Italian banker, whose life was saved by Mr. Picek in the Battles of the Piave River on the Italian Front in 1917-1918 and who presented his savior with 'four socks of old coins' in reward.