Lot 3237

Description

Cassius, (43-42 B.C.), plated silver denarius, mint (Smyrna) moving with Brutus and Cassius, (2.90 grams), obv. diademed head of Liberty to right, C. CASSI. IMP LEIBERTAS around, rev. jug and lituus, LENTVLVS SPINT below, (S.1447, Cr.500/3, Syd.1307, C. Cassius 4); Man. Aemilius Lepidus, (114-113 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.63 grams), obv. Roma laureate and diademed head to right, ROMA before, * behind, rev. equestrian statue on triumphal arch, LEP between arches, MN. AEMILIO around, (S.168, Cr.291/1, Syd.554, B. Aemilia 7) (illustrated); C. Norbanus, (c.83 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.70 grams), obv. diademed head of Venus to right, C. NORBANVS below, CXXXVIIII behind, rev. ear of corn, fasces and caduceus within dotted border, (S.278, Cr.357/1b, Syd.739, B. Norbana 2). First coin lacquered and once broken in two now repaired, this fine - very fine, second coin uneven tone, nearly extremely fine, third coin fine/very fine with scratches. (3)