Lot 2533
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
C. Cassius Longinus, (died 42 B.C.), denarius, issued Spring 42 B.C., military mint in the East (probably Smyrna), P.Cornelius Lentulus Spinther legate, (3.76 g), obv. C CASSI IMP around, tripod surmounted by cauldron, fillet hanging on either side, dotted border, rev. jug and lituus, below LENTVLVS SPINT, dotted border, (S.1446, Cr.500/5, Syd.1308, RSC 7, CRI 219). Minor scratch on reverse, well centred, lustrous extremely fine and rare.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.
CNG Auction 112, lot 559. Previously CNG Auction 328, lot 477.
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $4,000