Lot 4342

Description

C. Cassius Longinus, (died 42 B.C.), denarius, issued Spring 42 B.C., mint travelling with Cassius and Brutus in the East (probably Smyrna), (3.21 g) obv. diademed head of Libertas to right, around, C CASSI IMP behind, [LEIB]ERTAS, dotted border, rev. jug and lituus, below LENTVLVS SPINT, dotted border, (S.1447, Cr.500/1, Syd.1308, RSC 4). Irregular flan with a slight crack and surface marks, otherwise very fine and rare.

Ex RJM Collection and Pegasi Numismatics with tickets.

Cassius strikes in the East while undertaking a series of plundering raids aimed at strengthening his position with Brutus before the final battle with the forces of Antony and Octavian.