Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Lot 3733 SESSION 18 (11.30AM FRIDAY 24TH NOV) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Republic
Estimate $200
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SOLD $220
Q. CASSIUS LONGINUS, (c.55 B.C.), silver denarius, Rome Mint, (3.86 g), obv. Vesta veiled head to right, VEST before, Q. CASSIVS behind, rev. curule chair within circular temple of Vesta between urn and voting tablet inscribed [AC], (S.389, Cr.428/1, Syd.917, RSC Cassia 9). Toned, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr Hugh Preston Collection.
Previously CNG September 1998, lot 1285.
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Estimate $200
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