Roman Imperatorial Period (Ancient, 49-27 BC)
C. Cassius Longinus. Silver Denarius (4.17 g), 42 BC. Military mint, probably at Smyrna. P. Lentulus Spinther, legate. C CASSI IMP behind, LEIBERTAS before, diademed, weiled and draped bust of Libertas right. Reverse: LENTVLVS/SPINT in two lines below, jug and lituus. Crawford 500/5; HCRI 223; Sydenham 1305; RSC 6. A superb example with a beautiful iridescent tone. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Estimated Value $750
Ex The William Oldknow Collection.