THE ROMAN REPUBLIC
L. Mussidius Longus. Denarius 42, AR 3.94 g. Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing three-quarters r. Rev. L·MVSSIDIVS· LONGVS Shrine of Venus Cloacina, the platform inscribed CLOACIN. Babelon Mussidia 7. Sydenham 1094. Sear Imperators 189. RBW 1747. Crawford 494/43a.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Superb old
cabinet tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex Adolph Hess sale 211, 1932, 1809. From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli.