Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 2438 Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $80
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SOLD $50
L. CASSIUS LONGINUS, (63 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome mint, (3.37 grams), obv. Vesta veiled draped head to left, kylix behind, S before, rev. male standing left, dropping tablet inscribed V, into a cista, LONGIN III V behind, (S.295 [£90], Cr.413/1, Syd.935, B.Cassia 10 [£50]). Dark even tone, possibly from a ring mount, otherwise good fine, weak in places, very scarce.
Ex. Sotheby's London, July 15, 1980 (lot 104 part).
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