C. Cassius Longinus. Silver Denarius (3.98 g), 42 BC. Military mint, probably at Smyrna. P. Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, legate. C CASSI IMP, tripod surmounted by cortina decorated with two laurel branches, fillets hanging on either side. Reverse: LENTVLVS / SPINT in two lines in exergue, capis and lituus. Crawford 500/1; HCRI 219; Sydenham 1308; RSC 7. Untoned and lustrous. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,000
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.