Lot 4489

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Q. Cassius Longinus, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.71 g), obv. Liberty head to right, LIBERT behind, Q. CASSIVS before, rev. curule chair within circular temple of Vesta between urn and voting tablet inscribed AC, (S.390, Cr.428/2, Syd.918, B. Cassia 8). Toned, with a rust spot behind neck and reverse off centred, otherwise very fine/good very fine and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 89 (lot 4025).
60 obverse dies used for this coinage as calculated by Crawford.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$120

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