L. Mussidius Longus AR Denarius. Rome, 42 BC. Radiate and draped bust of Sol facing, facing slightly right / The shrine of Venus Cloacina; depicted is a low platform of galley-like form, with steps and a tripod to left, two statues of Venus at the centre and a low column to right; L•MVSSIDIVS•LONGVS above, CLOACIN inscribed on platform below. Crawford 494/43a; RSC Mussidia 7. 3.64g, 17mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine. Banker's mark to both obv. and rev. Toned.
This reverse commemorates the building of the great drain of Rome; The Cloaca Maxima.