Q. Cassius Longinus, 55 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.88 g, 6 h), Rome. Head of the Genius Populi Romani to right; to left, scepter. Rev. Q•CASSIVS Eagle with open wings standing right on thunderbolt; to left, lituus; to right, jug. Babelon (Cassia) 7. Crawford 428/3. RBW 1535. Sydenham 916. Beautiful iridescent toning. Very minor weakness, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the Dr. Allan Smith Collection, Triton XXI, 9 January 2018, 642 and ex Künker, 26 September 2016, 364.
Price realized | 850 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |