L. Cassius Q. f. Longinus AR Denarius. Rome, 78 BC. Head of Liber (or Bacchus) to right, wearing ivy wreath; thyrsus over shoulder / Head of Liber to left, wearing vine wreath; L•CASSI•Q•F upwards behind. Crawford 386/1; BMCRR Rome 3152-3; Sydenham 779; RSC Cassia 6; RBW 1419. 4.00g, 19mm, 9h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction R, 17 May 2007, lot 1310.
Price realized | 380 GBP |
Starting price | 300 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |