Lot 3380

Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

L. Cassius Q.f. Longinus, (c.78 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.91 grams), obv. head of Liber or Bacchus to right, thyrsus over shoulder, rev. head of Libera to left, [L. C]ASSI Q.F behind, (S.317, Cr.386/1, Syd.779, B. Cassia 6). Die flaw on obverse, otherwise very fine and very scarce.

This type refers to Spurius Cassius, who in 493 B.C. erected a temple dedicated to Ceres and these two divinities near to the Circus Maximus.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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