The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3521 Session 11 (9.30am Thursday) The Tom May Collection - Roman Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $450
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $700
C.CASSIUS Longinus (died 42 B.C.), denarius, issued 43-2 B.C., mint travelling with Cassius and Brutus in the East (probably Smyrna), (4.03 grams) obv. diademed head of Libertas to right, around, C CASSI IMP behind, LEIBERTAS, dotted border, rev. jug and lituus, below LENTVLVS SPINT, dotted border, (S.1447, Cr.500/1, Syd.1308, RSC 4). Off centre on obverse, otherwise toned with attractive golden highlights, extremely fine and rare.
Ex Spink & Son with ticket.
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