Lot 3380
Sale 97 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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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