Q. Cassius Longinus, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.73 g, 6 h), Rome. Q•CASSIVS LIBERT Head of Libertas to right. Rev. Curule chair within hexastyle Temple of Vesta with conical roof surmounted by statue; in field to left, urn; in field to right, voting tablet inscribed AC (absolvo condemno). Babelon (Cassia) 8. Crawford 428/2. RBW 1534. Sydenham 918. Some scratches and the obverse struck slightly off center, 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.