Watch List notes:

Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. L. Mussidius Longus. 42 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 11h). Rome mint. Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing slightly right / Shrine of Venus Cloacina: Circular platform surmounted by two statues of the goddess, each resting right hand on cippus, the platform inscribed CLOACIN and ornamented with trellis-pattern balustrade, flight of steps and portico on left; L • MVSSIDIVS • LONGVS around above. Crawford 494/43a; CRI 189; Sydenham 1094; Mussidia 7; Kestner 3758-9; BMCRR Rome 4248-51; RBW 1747. Near EF, deep iridescent toning.


From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.24962.